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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415,256.80, 3,622,885.20 and 994,840.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415,256.80, 3,622,885.20 and 994,840.80 is: 1,492,261.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415,256.80 : 3,622,885.20 = 994,840.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415,256.80/3,622,885.20 = 994,840.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415,256.80x = 3,622,885.20 × 994,840.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415,256.80x = 3,604,194,010,676.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,604,194,010,676.16/2,415,256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492,261.20

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