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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996,544.62, 4,494,858.35 and 974,799.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996,544.62, 4,494,858.35 and 974,799.11 is: 1,462,212.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996,544.62 : 4,494,858.35 = 974,799.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996,544.62/4,494,858.35 = 974,799.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996,544.62x = 4,494,858.35 × 974,799.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996,544.62x = 4,381,583,925,519.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,381,583,925,519.22/2,996,544.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,212.14

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