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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,794,921.60, 4,192,382.40 and 997,863.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,794,921.60, 4,192,382.40 and 997,863.70 is: 1,496,795.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794,921.60 : 4,192,382.40 = 997,863.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794,921.60/4,192,382.40 = 997,863.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794,921.60x = 4,192,382.40 × 997,863.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794,921.60x = 4,183,426,213,478.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,183,426,213,478.88/2,794,921.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496,795.55

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