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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595,645.60, 3,891,625.20 and 997,591.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595,645.60, 3,891,625.20 and 997,591.20 is: 1,495,678.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595,645.60 : 3,891,625.20 = 997,591.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595,645.60/3,891,625.20 = 997,591.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595,645.60x = 3,891,625.20 × 997,591.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595,645.60x = 3,882,251,053,218.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,882,251,053,218.24/2,595,645.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,678.40

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