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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996,508.87, 4,494,804.75 and 974,763.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996,508.87, 4,494,804.75 and 974,763.32 is: 1,462,158.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996,508.87 : 4,494,804.75 = 974,763.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996,508.87/4,494,804.75 = 974,763.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996,508.87x = 4,494,804.75 × 974,763.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996,508.87x = 4,381,370,778,387.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,381,370,778,387.75/2,996,508.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,158.45

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