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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593,652.80, 3,887,714.40 and 995,598.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593,652.80, 3,887,714.40 and 995,598.40 is: 1,492,336.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593,652.80 : 3,887,714.40 = 995,598.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593,652.80/3,887,714.40 = 995,598.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593,652.80x = 3,887,714.40 × 995,598.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593,652.80x = 3,870,602,236,296.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,870,602,236,296.96/2,593,652.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492,336.31

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