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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997,464.40, 4,496,196.60 and 975,898.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997,464.40, 4,496,196.60 and 975,898.80 is: 1,463,848.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997,464.40 : 4,496,196.60 = 975,898.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997,464.40/4,496,196.60 = 975,898.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997,464.40x = 4,496,196.60 × 975,898.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997,464.40x = 4,387,832,866,504.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,387,832,866,504.08/2,997,464.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463,848.20

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