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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592,034.60, 3,886,208.70 and 993,980.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592,034.60, 3,886,208.70 and 993,980.20 is: 1,490,263.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592,034.60 : 3,886,208.70 = 993,980.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592,034.60/3,886,208.70 = 993,980.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592,034.60x = 3,886,208.70 × 993,980.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592,034.60x = 3,862,814,500,867.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,862,814,500,867.74/2,592,034.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490,263.48

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