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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,516,973.84, 3,773,370.60 and 999,720.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,516,973.84, 3,773,370.60 and 999,720.72 is: 1,498,750.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,516,973.84 : 3,773,370.60 = 999,720.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,516,973.84/3,773,370.60 = 999,720.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,516,973.84x = 3,773,370.60 × 999,720.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,516,973.84x = 3,772,316,773,058.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,772,316,773,058.83/2,516,973.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498,750.89

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