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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792,859.81, 4,189,617.81 and 995,998.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792,859.81, 4,189,617.81 and 995,998.74 is: 1,494,115.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792,859.81 : 4,189,617.81 = 995,998.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792,859.81/4,189,617.81 = 995,998.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792,859.81x = 4,189,617.81 × 995,998.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792,859.81x = 4,172,854,059,841.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,172,854,059,841.56/2,792,859.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494,115.12

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