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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593,364.78, 3,887,386.77 and 995,497.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593,364.78, 3,887,386.77 and 995,497.58 is: 1,492,225.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593,364.78 : 3,887,386.77 = 995,497.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593,364.78/3,887,386.77 = 995,497.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593,364.78x = 3,887,386.77 × 995,497.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593,364.78x = 3,869,884,122,059.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,869,884,122,059.02/2,593,364.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492,225.14

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