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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792,032.80, 4,188,049.20 and 996,943.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792,032.80, 4,188,049.20 and 996,943.20 is: 1,495,414.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792,032.80 : 4,188,049.20 = 996,943.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792,032.80/4,188,049.20 = 996,943.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792,032.80x = 4,188,049.20 × 996,943.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792,032.80x = 4,175,247,171,205.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,175,247,171,205.44/2,792,032.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,414.80

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