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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,392,372.08, 5,087,769.58 and 995,573.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,392,372.08, 5,087,769.58 and 995,573.17 is: 1,493,128.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,392,372.08 : 5,087,769.58 = 995,573.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,392,372.08/5,087,769.58 = 995,573.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,392,372.08x = 5,087,769.58 × 995,573.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,392,372.08x = 5,065,246,888,990.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,065,246,888,990.17/3,392,372.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493,128.34

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