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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512,901.10, 3,769,351.65 and 996,945.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512,901.10, 3,769,351.65 and 996,945.60 is: 1,495,418.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512,901.10 : 3,769,351.65 = 996,945.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512,901.10/3,769,351.65 = 996,945.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512,901.10x = 3,769,351.65 × 996,945.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512,901.10x = 3,757,838,542,320.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,757,838,542,320.24/2,512,901.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,418.40

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