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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493,886.56, 3,740,518.80 and 997,991.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493,886.56, 3,740,518.80 and 997,991.52 is: 1,496,862.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493,886.56 : 3,740,518.80 = 997,991.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493,886.56/3,740,518.80 = 997,991.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493,886.56x = 3,740,518.80 × 997,991.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493,886.56x = 3,733,006,042,800.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,733,006,042,800.58/2,493,886.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496,862.81

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