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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996,892.40, 4,495,338.60 and 975,326.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996,892.40, 4,495,338.60 and 975,326.80 is: 1,462,990.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996,892.40 : 4,495,338.60 = 975,326.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996,892.40/4,495,338.60 = 975,326.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996,892.40x = 4,495,338.60 × 975,326.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996,892.40x = 4,384,424,211,654.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,384,424,211,654.48/2,996,892.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,990.20

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