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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512,834.10, 3,769,251.15 and 996,878.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512,834.10, 3,769,251.15 and 996,878.60 is: 1,495,317.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512,834.10 : 3,769,251.15 = 996,878.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512,834.10/3,769,251.15 = 996,878.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512,834.10x = 3,769,251.15 × 996,878.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512,834.10x = 3,757,485,809,460.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,757,485,809,460.39/2,512,834.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,317.90

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