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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512,909.60, 3,769,364.40 and 996,954.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512,909.60, 3,769,364.40 and 996,954.10 is: 1,495,431.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512,909.60 : 3,769,364.40 = 996,954.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512,909.60/3,769,364.40 = 996,954.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512,909.60x = 3,769,364.40 × 996,954.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512,909.60x = 3,757,883,292,974.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,757,883,292,974.04/2,512,909.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,431.15

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