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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771,888.84, 2,445,079.78 and 997,479.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771,888.84, 2,445,079.78 and 997,479.66 is: 1,376,450.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771,888.84 : 2,445,079.78 = 997,479.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771,888.84/2,445,079.78 = 997,479.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771,888.84x = 2,445,079.78 × 997,479.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771,888.84x = 2,438,917,347,627.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,917,347,627.28/1,771,888.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376,450.54

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