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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680,543.80, 4,020,354.90 and 996,780.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680,543.80, 4,020,354.90 and 996,780.60 is: 1,494,999.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680,543.80 : 4,020,354.90 = 996,780.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680,543.80/4,020,354.90 = 996,780.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680,543.80x = 4,020,354.90 × 996,780.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680,543.80x = 4,007,411,769,434.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,007,411,769,434.94/2,680,543.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494,999.55

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