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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996,540.06, 4,494,851.56 and 974,794.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996,540.06, 4,494,851.56 and 974,794.52 is: 1,462,205.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996,540.06 : 4,494,851.56 = 974,794.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996,540.06/4,494,851.56 = 974,794.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996,540.06x = 4,494,851.56 × 974,794.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996,540.06x = 4,381,556,668,901.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,381,556,668,901.45/2,996,540.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,205.27

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