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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493,882.06, 3,740,512.05 and 997,987.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493,882.06, 3,740,512.05 and 997,987.02 is: 1,496,856.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493,882.06 : 3,740,512.05 = 997,987.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493,882.06/3,740,512.05 = 997,987.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493,882.06x = 3,740,512.05 × 997,987.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493,882.06x = 3,732,982,474,053.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,732,982,474,053.59/2,493,882.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496,856.06

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