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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533,485.70, 3,801,788.32 and 996,210.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533,485.70, 3,801,788.32 and 996,210.60 is: 1,494,929.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533,485.70 : 3,801,788.32 = 996,210.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533,485.70/3,801,788.32 = 996,210.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533,485.70x = 3,801,788.32 × 996,210.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533,485.70x = 3,787,381,823,340.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,787,381,823,340.19/2,533,485.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494,929.23

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