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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266,457.98, 4,899,694.86 and 991,999.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266,457.98, 4,899,694.86 and 991,999.71 is: 1,488,001.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266,457.98 : 4,899,694.86 = 991,999.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266,457.98/4,899,694.86 = 991,999.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266,457.98x = 4,899,694.86 × 991,999.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266,457.98x = 4,860,495,880,208.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,860,495,880,208.49/3,266,457.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488,001.96

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