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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771,471.85, 2,444,711.26 and 997,368.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771,471.85, 2,444,711.26 and 997,368.67 is: 1,376,413.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771,471.85 : 2,444,711.26 = 997,368.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771,471.85/2,444,711.26 = 997,368.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771,471.85x = 2,444,711.26 × 997,368.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771,471.85x = 2,438,278,426,595.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,278,426,595.73/1,771,471.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376,413.87

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