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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999,398.07, 4,499,563.70 and 977,171.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999,398.07, 4,499,563.70 and 977,171.24 is: 1,465,908.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999,398.07 : 4,499,563.70 = 977,171.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999,398.07/4,499,563.70 = 977,171.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999,398.07x = 4,499,563.70 × 977,171.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999,398.07x = 4,396,844,253,879.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,396,844,253,879.83/2,999,398.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465,908.87

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