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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996,871.90, 4,495,307.85 and 975,306.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996,871.90, 4,495,307.85 and 975,306.30 is: 1,462,959.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996,871.90 : 4,495,307.85 = 975,306.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996,871.90/4,495,307.85 = 975,306.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996,871.90x = 4,495,307.85 × 975,306.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996,871.90x = 4,384,302,066,544.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,384,302,066,544.46/2,996,871.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,959.45

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