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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998,542.85, 4,497,810.63 and 976,783.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998,542.85, 4,497,810.63 and 976,783.46 is: 1,465,174.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998,542.85 : 4,497,810.63 = 976,783.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998,542.85/4,497,810.63 = 976,783.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998,542.85x = 4,497,810.63 × 976,783.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998,542.85x = 4,393,387,003,444.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,393,387,003,444.19/2,998,542.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465,174.00

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