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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362,430.88, 3,545,021.62 and 996,118.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362,430.88, 3,545,021.62 and 996,118.86 is: 1,494,758.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362,430.88 : 3,545,021.62 = 996,118.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362,430.88/3,545,021.62 = 996,118.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362,430.88x = 3,545,021.62 × 996,118.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362,430.88x = 3,531,262,894,789.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,531,262,894,789.75/2,362,430.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494,758.19

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