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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679,709.20, 4,019,563.80 and 996,464.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679,709.20, 4,019,563.80 and 996,464.40 is: 1,494,696.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679,709.20 : 4,019,563.80 = 996,464.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679,709.20/4,019,563.80 = 996,464.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679,709.20x = 4,019,563.80 × 996,464.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679,709.20x = 4,005,352,230,228.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,005,352,230,228.72/2,679,709.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494,696.60

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