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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259,983.96, 3,389,975.94 and 997,560.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259,983.96, 3,389,975.94 and 997,560.08 is: 1,496,340.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259,983.96 : 3,389,975.94 = 997,560.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259,983.96/3,389,975.94 = 997,560.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259,983.96x = 3,389,975.94 × 997,560.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259,983.96x = 3,381,704,677,539.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,381,704,677,539.39/2,259,983.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496,340.12

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