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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997,943.80, 4,491,666.90 and 2,462,566.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997,943.80, 4,491,666.90 and 2,462,566.20 is: 3,689,537.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997,943.80 : 4,491,666.90 = 2,462,566.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997,943.80/4,491,666.90 = 2,462,566.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997,943.80x = 4,491,666.90 × 2,462,566.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997,943.80x = 11,061,027,089,598.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,061,027,089,598.78/2,997,943.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689,537.84

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