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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,345,177.88, 3,515,376.96 and 996,480.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,345,177.88, 3,515,376.96 and 996,480.50 is: 1,493,705.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,345,177.88 : 3,515,376.96 = 996,480.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,345,177.88/3,515,376.96 = 996,480.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,345,177.88x = 3,515,376.96 × 996,480.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,345,177.88x = 3,503,004,573,212.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,503,004,573,212.40/2,345,177.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493,705.28

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