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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702,251.59, 4,053,955.64 and 996,399.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702,251.59, 4,053,955.64 and 996,399.81 is: 1,494,812.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702,251.59 : 4,053,955.64 = 996,399.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702,251.59/4,053,955.64 = 996,399.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702,251.59x = 4,053,955.64 × 996,399.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702,251.59x = 4,039,360,624,462.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,039,360,624,462.43/2,702,251.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494,812.93

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