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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593,363.78, 3,887,385.27 and 995,496.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593,363.78, 3,887,385.27 and 995,496.58 is: 1,492,223.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593,363.78 : 3,887,385.27 = 995,496.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593,363.78/3,887,385.27 = 995,496.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593,363.78x = 3,887,385.27 × 995,496.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593,363.78x = 3,869,878,741,427.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,869,878,741,427.38/2,593,363.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492,223.64

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