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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997,251.01, 4,496,430.94 and 948,427.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997,251.01, 4,496,430.94 and 948,427.40 is: 1,422,816.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997,251.01 : 4,496,430.94 = 948,427.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997,251.01/4,496,430.94 = 948,427.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997,251.01x = 4,496,430.94 × 948,427.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997,251.01x = 4,264,538,314,573.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,264,538,314,573.76/2,997,251.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422,816.54

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