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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512,709.32, 3,770,309.45 and 996,359.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512,709.32, 3,770,309.45 and 996,359.76 is: 1,495,033.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512,709.32 : 3,770,309.45 = 996,359.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512,709.32/3,770,309.45 = 996,359.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512,709.32x = 3,770,309.45 × 996,359.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512,709.32x = 3,756,584,618,727.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,756,584,618,727.73/2,512,709.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,033.50

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