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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,126,144.93, 4,689,129.92 and 996,356.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,126,144.93, 4,689,129.92 and 996,356.85 is: 1,494,507.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,126,144.93 : 4,689,129.92 = 996,356.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,126,144.93/4,689,129.92 = 996,356.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,126,144.93x = 4,689,129.92 × 996,356.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,126,144.93x = 4,672,046,711,350.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,672,046,711,350.17/3,126,144.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494,507.39

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