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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679,593.70, 4,019,390.55 and 996,348.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679,593.70, 4,019,390.55 and 996,348.90 is: 1,494,523.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679,593.70 : 4,019,390.55 = 996,348.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679,593.70/4,019,390.55 = 996,348.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679,593.70x = 4,019,390.55 × 996,348.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679,593.70x = 4,004,715,353,162.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,004,715,353,162.90/2,679,593.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494,523.35

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