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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362,426.88, 3,545,015.62 and 996,114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362,426.88, 3,545,015.62 and 996,114.86 is: 1,494,752.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362,426.88 : 3,545,015.62 = 996,114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362,426.88/3,545,015.62 = 996,114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362,426.88x = 3,545,015.62 × 996,114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362,426.88x = 3,531,242,738,014.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,531,242,738,014.11/2,362,426.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494,752.18

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