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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,487,388.40, 3,732,004.20 and 992,553.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,487,388.40, 3,732,004.20 and 992,553.20 is: 1,489,197.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,487,388.40 : 3,732,004.20 = 992,553.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,487,388.40/3,732,004.20 = 992,553.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,487,388.40x = 3,732,004.20 × 992,553.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,487,388.40x = 3,704,212,711,123.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,704,212,711,123.44/2,487,388.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489,197.55

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