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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998,657, 4,497,989.82 and 1,225,729

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998,657, 4,497,989.82 and 1,225,729 is: 1,838,595.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998,657 : 4,497,989.82 = 1,225,729 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998,657/4,497,989.82 = 1,225,729/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998,657x = 4,497,989.82 × 1,225,729
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998,657x = 5,513,316,564,078.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,513,316,564,078.78/2,998,657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838,595.27

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