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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682,002.40, 4,023,003.60 and 998,887.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682,002.40, 4,023,003.60 and 998,887.20 is: 1,498,330.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682,002.40 : 4,023,003.60 = 998,887.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682,002.40/4,023,003.60 = 998,887.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682,002.40x = 4,023,003.60 × 998,887.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682,002.40x = 4,018,526,801,593.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,018,526,801,593.92/2,682,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498,330.80

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