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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,271,091.40, 4,906,637.10 and 996,611.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,271,091.40, 4,906,637.10 and 996,611.40 is: 1,494,917.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,271,091.40 : 4,906,637.10 = 996,611.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,271,091.40/4,906,637.10 = 996,611.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,271,091.40x = 4,906,637.10 × 996,611.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,271,091.40x = 4,890,010,469,522.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,890,010,469,522.94/3,271,091.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494,917.10

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