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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,126,151.67, 4,689,140.01 and 996,363.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,126,151.67, 4,689,140.01 and 996,363.59 is: 1,494,517.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,126,151.67 : 4,689,140.01 = 996,363.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,126,151.67/4,689,140.01 = 996,363.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,126,151.67x = 4,689,140.01 × 996,363.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,126,151.67x = 4,672,088,374,376.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,672,088,374,376.24/3,126,151.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494,517.50

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