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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792,859.56, 4,189,617.44 and 995,998.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792,859.56, 4,189,617.44 and 995,998.49 is: 1,494,114.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792,859.56 : 4,189,617.44 = 995,998.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792,859.56/4,189,617.44 = 995,998.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792,859.56x = 4,189,617.44 × 995,998.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792,859.56x = 4,172,852,638,937.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,172,852,638,937.67/2,792,859.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494,114.74

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