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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590,998.51, 3,886,995.92 and 993,437.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590,998.51, 3,886,995.92 and 993,437.01 is: 1,490,346.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590,998.51 : 3,886,995.92 = 993,437.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590,998.51/3,886,995.92 = 993,437.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590,998.51x = 3,886,995.92 × 993,437.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590,998.51x = 3,861,485,604,647.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,861,485,604,647.00/2,590,998.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490,346.52

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