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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996,998.32, 4,495,781.55 and 838,023.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996,998.32, 4,495,781.55 and 838,023.43 is: 1,257,114.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996,998.32 : 4,495,781.55 = 838,023.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996,998.32/4,495,781.55 = 838,023.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996,998.32x = 4,495,781.55 × 838,023.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996,998.32x = 3,767,570,275,394.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,767,570,275,394.44/2,996,998.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,114.58

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