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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416,615.60, 3,626,235.60 and 996,815.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416,615.60, 3,626,235.60 and 996,815.20 is: 1,495,764.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416,615.60 : 3,626,235.60 = 996,815.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416,615.60/3,626,235.60 = 996,815.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416,615.60x = 3,626,235.60 × 996,815.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416,615.60x = 3,614,686,764,861.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,614,686,764,861.12/2,416,615.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,764.06

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