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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998,544.36, 4,497,812.88 and 976,784.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998,544.36, 4,497,812.88 and 976,784.96 is: 1,465,176.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998,544.36 : 4,497,812.88 = 976,784.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998,544.36/4,497,812.88 = 976,784.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998,544.36x = 4,497,812.88 × 976,784.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998,544.36x = 4,393,395,951,589.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,393,395,951,589.22/2,998,544.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465,176.24

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