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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791,997.30, 4,187,995.95 and 996,907.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791,997.30, 4,187,995.95 and 996,907.70 is: 1,495,361.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791,997.30 : 4,187,995.95 = 996,907.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791,997.30/4,187,995.95 = 996,907.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791,997.30x = 4,187,995.95 × 996,907.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791,997.30x = 4,175,045,410,123.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,175,045,410,123.82/2,791,997.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,361.55

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