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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752,891.40, 2,629,337.10 and 997,064.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752,891.40, 2,629,337.10 and 997,064.20 is: 1,495,596.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752,891.40 : 2,629,337.10 = 997,064.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752,891.40/2,629,337.10 = 997,064.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752,891.40x = 2,629,337.10 × 997,064.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752,891.40x = 2,621,617,892,141.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,617,892,141.82/1,752,891.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,596.30

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