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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512,706.82, 3,770,305.70 and 996,357.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512,706.82, 3,770,305.70 and 996,357.26 is: 1,495,029.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512,706.82 : 3,770,305.70 = 996,357.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512,706.82/3,770,305.70 = 996,357.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512,706.82x = 3,770,305.70 × 996,357.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512,706.82x = 3,756,571,432,781.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,756,571,432,781.07/2,512,706.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,029.74

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