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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755,114.80, 2,632,672.20 and 996,663.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755,114.80, 2,632,672.20 and 996,663.20 is: 1,494,994.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755,114.80 : 2,632,672.20 = 996,663.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755,114.80/2,632,672.20 = 996,663.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755,114.80x = 2,632,672.20 × 996,663.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755,114.80x = 2,623,887,499,403.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,623,887,499,403.04/1,755,114.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494,994.80

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