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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755,156.80, 2,632,735.20 and 996,705.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755,156.80, 2,632,735.20 and 996,705.20 is: 1,495,057.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755,156.80 : 2,632,735.20 = 996,705.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755,156.80/2,632,735.20 = 996,705.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755,156.80x = 2,632,735.20 × 996,705.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755,156.80x = 2,624,060,864,063.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,624,060,864,063.04/1,755,156.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,057.80

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