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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593,651.80, 3,887,712.90 and 995,597.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593,651.80, 3,887,712.90 and 995,597.40 is: 1,492,334.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593,651.80 : 3,887,712.90 = 995,597.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593,651.80/3,887,712.90 = 995,597.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593,651.80x = 3,887,712.90 × 995,597.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593,651.80x = 3,870,596,855,186.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,870,596,855,186.46/2,593,651.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492,334.81

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