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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996,544.12, 4,494,857.60 and 974,798.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996,544.12, 4,494,857.60 and 974,798.60 is: 1,462,211.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996,544.12 : 4,494,857.60 = 974,798.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996,544.12/4,494,857.60 = 974,798.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996,544.12x = 4,494,857.60 × 974,798.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996,544.12x = 4,381,580,895,679.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,381,580,895,679.36/2,996,544.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,211.37

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