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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512,425.60, 3,768,638.40 and 996,470.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512,425.60, 3,768,638.40 and 996,470.10 is: 1,494,705.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512,425.60 : 3,768,638.40 = 996,470.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512,425.60/3,768,638.40 = 996,470.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512,425.60x = 3,768,638.40 × 996,470.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512,425.60x = 3,755,335,483,311.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,755,335,483,311.84/2,512,425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494,705.15

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