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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614,461.72, 3,920,578.02 and 994,954.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614,461.72, 3,920,578.02 and 994,954.20 is: 1,492,007.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614,461.72 : 3,920,578.02 = 994,954.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614,461.72/3,920,578.02 = 994,954.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614,461.72x = 3,920,578.02 × 994,954.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614,461.72x = 3,900,795,567,426.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,900,795,567,426.68/2,614,461.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492,007.15

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