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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680,370.40, 4,019,173.20 and 996,607.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680,370.40, 4,019,173.20 and 996,607.20 is: 1,494,396.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680,370.40 : 4,019,173.20 = 996,607.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680,370.40/4,019,173.20 = 996,607.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680,370.40x = 4,019,173.20 × 996,607.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680,370.40x = 4,005,536,949,167.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,005,536,949,167.04/2,680,370.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494,396.80

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