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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999,915.76, 4,500,342.90 and 977,689.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999,915.76, 4,500,342.90 and 977,689.74 is: 1,466,687.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999,915.76 : 4,500,342.90 = 977,689.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999,915.76/4,500,342.90 = 977,689.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999,915.76x = 4,500,342.90 × 977,689.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999,915.76x = 4,399,939,079,811.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,399,939,079,811.85/2,999,915.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,687.54

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