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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344,902.40, 3,514,729.20 and 996,835.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344,902.40, 3,514,729.20 and 996,835.60 is: 1,494,137.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344,902.40 : 3,514,729.20 = 996,835.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344,902.40/3,514,729.20 = 996,835.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344,902.40x = 3,514,729.20 × 996,835.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344,902.40x = 3,503,607,190,919.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,503,607,190,919.52/2,344,902.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494,137.75

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