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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614,464.72, 3,920,582.52 and 994,957.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614,464.72, 3,920,582.52 and 994,957.20 is: 1,492,011.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614,464.72 : 3,920,582.52 = 994,957.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614,464.72/3,920,582.52 = 994,957.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614,464.72x = 3,920,582.52 × 994,957.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614,464.72x = 3,900,811,806,468.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,900,811,806,468.14/2,614,464.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492,011.64

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