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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682,722.40, 4,022,701.20 and 998,959.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682,722.40, 4,022,701.20 and 998,959.20 is: 1,497,924.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682,722.40 : 4,022,701.20 = 998,959.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682,722.40/4,022,701.20 = 998,959.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682,722.40x = 4,022,701.20 × 998,959.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682,722.40x = 4,018,514,372,591.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,018,514,372,591.04/2,682,722.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497,924.04

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