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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493,890.56, 3,740,524.80 and 997,995.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493,890.56, 3,740,524.80 and 997,995.52 is: 1,496,868.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493,890.56 : 3,740,524.80 = 997,995.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493,890.56/3,740,524.80 = 997,995.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493,890.56x = 3,740,524.80 × 997,995.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493,890.56x = 3,733,026,992,848.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,733,026,992,848.90/2,493,890.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496,868.81

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