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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700,460.80, 4,051,084.32 and 995,420.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700,460.80, 4,051,084.32 and 995,420.16 is: 1,493,275.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700,460.80 : 4,051,084.32 = 995,420.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700,460.80/4,051,084.32 = 995,420.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700,460.80x = 4,051,084.32 × 995,420.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700,460.80x = 4,032,531,001,987.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,032,531,001,987.89/2,700,460.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493,275.15

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