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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755,319.80, 2,632,979.70 and 996,868.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755,319.80, 2,632,979.70 and 996,868.20 is: 1,495,302.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755,319.80 : 2,632,979.70 = 996,868.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755,319.80/2,632,979.70 = 996,868.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755,319.80x = 2,632,979.70 × 996,868.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755,319.80x = 2,624,733,734,175.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,624,733,734,175.54/1,755,319.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,302.30

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