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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512,839.60, 3,769,259.40 and 996,884.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512,839.60, 3,769,259.40 and 996,884.10 is: 1,495,326.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512,839.60 : 3,769,259.40 = 996,884.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512,839.60/3,769,259.40 = 996,884.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512,839.60x = 3,769,259.40 × 996,884.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512,839.60x = 3,757,514,764,635.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,757,514,764,635.54/2,512,839.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,326.15

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