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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998,550.58, 4,497,822.24 and 976,791.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998,550.58, 4,497,822.24 and 976,791.24 is: 1,465,185.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998,550.58 : 4,497,822.24 = 976,791.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998,550.58/4,497,822.24 = 976,791.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998,550.58x = 4,497,822.24 × 976,791.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998,550.58x = 4,393,433,363,109.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,393,433,363,109.18/2,998,550.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465,185.68

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