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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680,034.40, 4,018,669.20 and 996,271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680,034.40, 4,018,669.20 and 996,271.20 is: 1,493,892.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680,034.40 : 4,018,669.20 = 996,271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680,034.40/4,018,669.20 = 996,271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680,034.40x = 4,018,669.20 × 996,271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680,034.40x = 4,003,684,386,287.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,003,684,386,287.04/2,680,034.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493,892.91

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