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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792,832.48, 4,189,576.71 and 995,971.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792,832.48, 4,189,576.71 and 995,971.44 is: 1,494,074.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792,832.48 : 4,189,576.71 = 995,971.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792,832.48/4,189,576.71 = 995,971.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792,832.48x = 4,189,576.71 × 995,971.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792,832.48x = 4,172,698,748,849.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,172,698,748,849.16/2,792,832.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494,074.13

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