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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590,996.51, 3,886,992.91 and 993,435

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590,996.51, 3,886,992.91 and 993,435 is: 1,490,343.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590,996.51 : 3,886,992.91 = 993,435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590,996.51/3,886,992.91 = 993,435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590,996.51x = 3,886,992.91 × 993,435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590,996.51x = 3,861,474,801,545.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,861,474,801,545.85/2,590,996.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490,343.50

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