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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,651,248.40, 5,476,872.60 and 991,856.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,651,248.40, 5,476,872.60 and 991,856.40 is: 1,487,784.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,651,248.40 : 5,476,872.60 = 991,856.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,651,248.40/5,476,872.60 = 991,856.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,651,248.40x = 5,476,872.60 × 991,856.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,651,248.40x = 5,432,271,140,294.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,432,271,140,294.64/3,651,248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487,784.60

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