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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415,778.81, 3,621,011.01 and 995,059.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415,778.81, 3,621,011.01 and 995,059.87 is: 1,491,495.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415,778.81 : 3,621,011.01 = 995,059.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415,778.81/3,621,011.01 = 995,059.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415,778.81x = 3,621,011.01 × 995,059.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415,778.81x = 3,603,122,732,095.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,603,122,732,095.17/2,415,778.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491,495.30

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