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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996,486.84, 4,494,771.78 and 974,741.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996,486.84, 4,494,771.78 and 974,741.33 is: 1,462,125.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996,486.84 : 4,494,771.78 = 974,741.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996,486.84/4,494,771.78 = 974,741.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996,486.84x = 4,494,771.78 × 974,741.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996,486.84x = 4,381,239,822,883.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,381,239,822,883.67/2,996,486.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,125.50

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