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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317,620.80, 3,476,431.20 and 990,516.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317,620.80, 3,476,431.20 and 990,516.80 is: 1,485,775.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317,620.80 : 3,476,431.20 = 990,516.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317,620.80/3,476,431.20 = 990,516.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317,620.80x = 3,476,431.20 × 990,516.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317,620.80x = 3,443,463,507,644.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,443,463,507,644.16/2,317,620.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485,775.20

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