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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416,187.60, 3,624,281.40 and 995,512.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416,187.60, 3,624,281.40 and 995,512.40 is: 1,493,268.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416,187.60 : 3,624,281.40 = 995,512.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416,187.60/3,624,281.40 = 995,512.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416,187.60x = 3,624,281.40 × 995,512.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416,187.60x = 3,608,017,074,789.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,608,017,074,789.36/2,416,187.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493,268.60

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