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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996,547.62, 4,494,862.85 and 974,802.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996,547.62, 4,494,862.85 and 974,802.14 is: 1,462,216.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996,547.62 : 4,494,862.85 = 974,802.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996,547.62/4,494,862.85 = 974,802.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996,547.62x = 4,494,862.85 × 974,802.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996,547.62x = 4,381,601,897,838.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,381,601,897,838.17/2,996,547.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,216.67

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