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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,126,152.17, 4,689,140.77 and 996,364.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,126,152.17, 4,689,140.77 and 996,364.09 is: 1,494,518.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,126,152.17 : 4,689,140.77 = 996,364.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,126,152.17/4,689,140.77 = 996,364.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,126,152.17x = 4,689,140.77 × 996,364.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,126,152.17x = 4,672,091,447,755.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,672,091,447,755.43/3,126,152.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494,518.25

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