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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996,485.93, 4,494,770.43 and 974,740.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996,485.93, 4,494,770.43 and 974,740.47 is: 1,462,124.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996,485.93 : 4,494,770.43 = 974,740.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996,485.93/4,494,770.43 = 974,740.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996,485.93x = 4,494,770.43 × 974,740.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996,485.93x = 4,381,234,641,480.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,381,234,641,480.30/2,996,485.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,124.22

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