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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073,372.88, 3,107,992.58 and 991,890.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073,372.88, 3,107,992.58 and 991,890.44 is: 1,486,846.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073,372.88 : 3,107,992.58 = 991,890.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073,372.88/3,107,992.58 = 991,890.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073,372.88x = 3,107,992.58 × 991,890.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073,372.88x = 3,082,788,139,802.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,082,788,139,802.44/2,073,372.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486,846.95

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