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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755,344.80, 2,633,017.20 and 996,893.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755,344.80, 2,633,017.20 and 996,893.20 is: 1,495,339.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755,344.80 : 2,633,017.20 = 996,893.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755,344.80/2,633,017.20 = 996,893.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755,344.80x = 2,633,017.20 × 996,893.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755,344.80x = 2,624,836,942,163.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,624,836,942,163.04/1,755,344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,339.80

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