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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591,001.01, 3,886,999.67 and 993,439.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591,001.01, 3,886,999.67 and 993,439.51 is: 1,490,350.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591,001.01 : 3,886,999.67 = 993,439.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591,001.01/3,886,999.67 = 993,439.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591,001.01x = 3,886,999.67 × 993,439.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591,001.01x = 3,861,499,047,534.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,861,499,047,534.96/2,591,001.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490,350.27

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