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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679,708.20, 4,019,562.30 and 996,463.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679,708.20, 4,019,562.30 and 996,463.40 is: 1,494,695.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679,708.20 : 4,019,562.30 = 996,463.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679,708.20/4,019,562.30 = 996,463.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679,708.20x = 4,019,562.30 × 996,463.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679,708.20x = 4,005,346,715,969.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,005,346,715,969.82/2,679,708.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494,695.10

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