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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792,176.80, 4,188,265.20 and 997,087.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792,176.80, 4,188,265.20 and 997,087.20 is: 1,495,630.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792,176.80 : 4,188,265.20 = 997,087.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792,176.80/4,188,265.20 = 997,087.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792,176.80x = 4,188,265.20 × 997,087.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792,176.80x = 4,176,065,621,125.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,176,065,621,125.44/2,792,176.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,630.80

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