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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132,098.48, 3,199,826.04 and 994,275.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132,098.48, 3,199,826.04 and 994,275.28 is: 1,492,195.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132,098.48 : 3,199,826.04 = 994,275.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132,098.48/3,199,826.04 = 994,275.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132,098.48x = 3,199,826.04 × 994,275.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132,098.48x = 3,181,507,931,872.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,181,507,931,872.29/2,132,098.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492,195.58

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