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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682,004.60, 4,021,451.70 and 999,278.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682,004.60, 4,021,451.70 and 999,278.20 is: 1,498,337.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682,004.60 : 4,021,451.70 = 999,278.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682,004.60/4,021,451.70 = 999,278.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682,004.60x = 4,021,451.70 × 999,278.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682,004.60x = 4,018,549,016,162.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,018,549,016,162.94/2,682,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498,337.85

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