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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058,842.34, 3,088,361.88 and 994,779.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058,842.34, 3,088,361.88 and 994,779.36 is: 1,492,216.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058,842.34 : 3,088,361.88 = 994,779.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058,842.34/3,088,361.88 = 994,779.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058,842.34x = 3,088,361.88 × 994,779.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058,842.34x = 3,072,238,654,434.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,072,238,654,434.80/2,058,842.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492,216.57

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