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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,126,915.42, 4,690,323.72 and 996,985.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,126,915.42, 4,690,323.72 and 996,985.14 is: 1,495,461.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,126,915.42 : 4,690,323.72 = 996,985.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,126,915.42/4,690,323.72 = 996,985.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,126,915.42x = 4,690,323.72 × 996,985.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,126,915.42x = 4,676,183,050,629.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,676,183,050,629.52/3,126,915.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,461.96

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