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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679,572.20, 4,019,358.30 and 996,327.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679,572.20, 4,019,358.30 and 996,327.40 is: 1,494,491.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679,572.20 : 4,019,358.30 = 996,327.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679,572.20/4,019,358.30 = 996,327.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679,572.20x = 4,019,358.30 × 996,327.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679,572.20x = 4,004,596,804,707.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,004,596,804,707.42/2,679,572.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494,491.10

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