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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060,838.40, 3,090,382.80 and 996,206.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060,838.40, 3,090,382.80 and 996,206.80 is: 1,493,887.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060,838.40 : 3,090,382.80 = 996,206.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060,838.40/3,090,382.80 = 996,206.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060,838.40x = 3,090,382.80 × 996,206.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060,838.40x = 3,078,660,359,963.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,078,660,359,963.04/2,060,838.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493,887.32

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