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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,126,894.71, 4,690,292.78 and 996,964.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,126,894.71, 4,690,292.78 and 996,964.47 is: 1,495,430.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,126,894.71 : 4,690,292.78 = 996,964.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,126,894.71/4,690,292.78 = 996,964.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,126,894.71x = 4,690,292.78 × 996,964.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,126,894.71x = 4,676,055,258,049.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,676,055,258,049.94/3,126,894.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,430.99

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