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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512,836.74, 3,766,997.03 and 995,496.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512,836.74, 3,766,997.03 and 995,496.14 is: 1,492,349.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512,836.74 : 3,766,997.03 = 995,496.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512,836.74/3,766,997.03 = 995,496.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512,836.74x = 3,766,997.03 × 995,496.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512,836.74x = 3,750,030,997,778.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,750,030,997,778.98/2,512,836.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492,349.64

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