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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344,909.40, 3,514,739.70 and 996,842.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344,909.40, 3,514,739.70 and 996,842.60 is: 1,494,148.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344,909.40 : 3,514,739.70 = 996,842.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344,909.40/3,514,739.70 = 996,842.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344,909.40x = 3,514,739.70 × 996,842.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344,909.40x = 3,503,642,260,871.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,503,642,260,871.22/2,344,909.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494,148.24

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