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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747,777.88, 2,621,666.82 and 999,299

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747,777.88, 2,621,666.82 and 999,299 is: 1,498,948.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747,777.88 : 2,621,666.82 = 999,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747,777.88/2,621,666.82 = 999,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747,777.88x = 2,621,666.82 × 999,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747,777.88x = 2,619,829,031,559.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,619,829,031,559.18/1,747,777.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498,948.50

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