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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057,045.46, 3,087,558.36 and 992,836.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057,045.46, 3,087,558.36 and 992,836.68 is: 1,490,215.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057,045.46 : 3,087,558.36 = 992,836.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057,045.46/3,087,558.36 = 992,836.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057,045.46x = 3,087,558.36 × 992,836.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057,045.46x = 3,065,441,191,448.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,065,441,191,448.65/2,057,045.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490,215.58

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