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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681,769.20, 4,022,653.80 and 998,524.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681,769.20, 4,022,653.80 and 998,524.40 is: 1,497,786.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681,769.20 : 4,022,653.80 = 998,524.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681,769.20/4,022,653.80 = 998,524.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681,769.20x = 4,022,653.80 × 998,524.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681,769.20x = 4,016,717,972,052.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,016,717,972,052.72/2,681,769.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497,786.60

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