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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771,229.40, 2,444,094.72 and 996,710.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771,229.40, 2,444,094.72 and 996,710.64 is: 1,375,347.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771,229.40 : 2,444,094.72 = 996,710.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771,229.40/2,444,094.72 = 996,710.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771,229.40x = 2,444,094.72 × 996,710.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771,229.40x = 2,436,055,212,591.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,436,055,212,591.82/1,771,229.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375,347.10

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