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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998,517.39, 4,497,772.59 and 976,758.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998,517.39, 4,497,772.59 and 976,758.04 is: 1,465,135.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998,517.39 : 4,497,772.59 = 976,758.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998,517.39/4,497,772.59 = 976,758.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998,517.39x = 4,497,772.59 × 976,758.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998,517.39x = 4,393,235,530,142.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,393,235,530,142.01/2,998,517.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465,135.92

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