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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771,768.96, 2,444,954.88 and 997,354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771,768.96, 2,444,954.88 and 997,354.24 is: 1,376,300.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771,768.96 : 2,444,954.88 = 997,354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771,768.96/2,444,954.88 = 997,354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771,768.96x = 2,444,954.88 × 997,354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771,768.96x = 2,438,486,116,176.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,486,116,176.69/1,771,768.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376,300.28

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