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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,984,143.40, 5,976,215.10 and 992,327.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,984,143.40, 5,976,215.10 and 992,327.40 is: 1,488,491.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,984,143.40 : 5,976,215.10 = 992,327.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,984,143.40/5,976,215.10 = 992,327.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,984,143.40x = 5,976,215.10 × 992,327.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,984,143.40x = 5,930,361,992,023.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,930,361,992,023.74/3,984,143.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488,491.10

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