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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791,506.80, 4,187,260.20 and 996,417.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791,506.80, 4,187,260.20 and 996,417.20 is: 1,494,625.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791,506.80 : 4,187,260.20 = 996,417.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791,506.80/4,187,260.20 = 996,417.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791,506.80x = 4,187,260.20 × 996,417.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791,506.80x = 4,172,258,084,155.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,172,258,084,155.44/2,791,506.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494,625.80

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