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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266,459.98, 4,899,697.86 and 992,001.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266,459.98, 4,899,697.86 and 992,001.72 is: 1,488,004.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266,459.98 : 4,899,697.86 = 992,001.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266,459.98/4,899,697.86 = 992,001.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266,459.98x = 4,899,697.86 × 992,001.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266,459.98x = 4,860,508,704,600.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,860,508,704,600.32/3,266,459.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488,004.98

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