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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057,004.56, 3,087,497.01 and 992,795.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057,004.56, 3,087,497.01 and 992,795.78 is: 1,490,154.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057,004.56 : 3,087,497.01 = 992,795.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057,004.56/3,087,497.01 = 992,795.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057,004.56x = 3,087,497.01 × 992,795.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057,004.56x = 3,065,253,986,853.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,065,253,986,853.13/2,057,004.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490,154.20

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