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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512,497.60, 3,768,746.40 and 996,542.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512,497.60, 3,768,746.40 and 996,542.10 is: 1,494,813.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512,497.60 : 3,768,746.40 = 996,542.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512,497.60/3,768,746.40 = 996,542.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512,497.60x = 3,768,746.40 × 996,542.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512,497.60x = 3,755,714,451,823.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,755,714,451,823.44/2,512,497.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494,813.15

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