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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,126,891.33, 4,690,287.72 and 996,961.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,126,891.33, 4,690,287.72 and 996,961.10 is: 1,495,425.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,126,891.33 : 4,690,287.72 = 996,961.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,126,891.33/4,690,287.72 = 996,961.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,126,891.33x = 4,690,287.72 × 996,961.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,126,891.33x = 4,676,034,381,196.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,676,034,381,196.25/3,126,891.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,425.93

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