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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668,049.80, 2,502,074.70 and 994,891.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668,049.80, 2,502,074.70 and 994,891.20 is: 1,492,336.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668,049.80 : 2,502,074.70 = 994,891.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668,049.80/2,502,074.70 = 994,891.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668,049.80x = 2,502,074.70 × 994,891.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668,049.80x = 2,489,292,100,772.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,489,292,100,772.64/1,668,049.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492,336.80

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