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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176,190.40, 3,264,285.60 and 996,542.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176,190.40, 3,264,285.60 and 996,542.40 is: 1,494,813.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176,190.40 : 3,264,285.60 = 996,542.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176,190.40/3,264,285.60 = 996,542.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176,190.40x = 3,264,285.60 × 996,542.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176,190.40x = 3,252,999,006,109.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,252,999,006,109.44/2,176,190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494,813.60

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