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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679,560.70, 4,019,341.05 and 996,315.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679,560.70, 4,019,341.05 and 996,315.90 is: 1,494,473.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679,560.70 : 4,019,341.05 = 996,315.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679,560.70/4,019,341.05 = 996,315.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679,560.70x = 4,019,341.05 × 996,315.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679,560.70x = 4,004,533,395,637.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,004,533,395,637.70/2,679,560.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494,473.85

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