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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362,419.86, 3,545,005.11 and 996,107.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362,419.86, 3,545,005.11 and 996,107.86 is: 1,494,741.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362,419.86 : 3,545,005.11 = 996,107.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362,419.86/3,545,005.11 = 996,107.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362,419.86x = 3,545,005.11 × 996,107.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362,419.86x = 3,531,207,440,169.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,531,207,440,169.47/2,362,419.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494,741.69

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