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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997,001.32, 4,495,786.06 and 838,026.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997,001.32, 4,495,786.06 and 838,026.43 is: 1,257,119.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997,001.32 : 4,495,786.06 = 838,026.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997,001.32/4,495,786.06 = 838,026.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997,001.32x = 4,495,786.06 × 838,026.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997,001.32x = 3,767,587,541,905.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,767,587,541,905.57/2,997,001.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,119.08

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