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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999,985.26, 4,500,445.34 and 977,760

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999,985.26, 4,500,445.34 and 977,760 is: 1,466,792.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999,985.26 : 4,500,445.34 = 977,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999,985.26/4,500,445.34 = 977,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999,985.26x = 4,500,445.34 × 977,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999,985.26x = 4,400,355,435,638.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,400,355,435,638.40/2,999,985.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,792.35

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