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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,794,571.10, 4,191,856.65 and 997,513.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,794,571.10, 4,191,856.65 and 997,513.20 is: 1,496,269.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794,571.10 : 4,191,856.65 = 997,513.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794,571.10/4,191,856.65 = 997,513.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794,571.10x = 4,191,856.65 × 997,513.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794,571.10x = 4,181,432,340,882.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,181,432,340,882.78/2,794,571.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496,269.80

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