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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999,056.64, 4,498,122.78 and 977,295.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999,056.64, 4,498,122.78 and 977,295.42 is: 1,465,792.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999,056.64 : 4,498,122.78 = 977,295.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999,056.64/4,498,122.78 = 977,295.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999,056.64x = 4,498,122.78 × 977,295.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999,056.64x = 4,395,994,791,491.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,395,994,791,491.67/2,999,056.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465,792.52

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