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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998,551.50, 4,497,823.61 and 976,792.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998,551.50, 4,497,823.61 and 976,792.11 is: 1,465,186.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998,551.50 : 4,497,823.61 = 976,792.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998,551.50/4,497,823.61 = 976,792.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998,551.50x = 4,497,823.61 × 976,792.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998,551.50x = 4,393,438,614,419.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,393,438,614,419.72/2,998,551.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465,186.98

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