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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,794,714.80, 4,192,072.20 and 997,656.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,794,714.80, 4,192,072.20 and 997,656.90 is: 1,496,485.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794,714.80 : 4,192,072.20 = 997,656.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794,714.80/4,192,072.20 = 997,656.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794,714.80x = 4,192,072.20 × 997,656.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794,714.80x = 4,182,249,755,628.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,182,249,755,628.18/2,794,714.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496,485.35

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