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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994,217.60, 4,491,364.80 and 999,673.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994,217.60, 4,491,364.80 and 999,673.60 is: 1,499,523.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994,217.60 : 4,491,364.80 = 999,673.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994,217.60/4,491,364.80 = 999,673.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994,217.60x = 4,491,364.80 × 999,673.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994,217.60x = 4,489,898,818,529.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,489,898,818,529.28/2,994,217.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499,523.22

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