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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,942,223.40, 2,912,168.70 and 997,439.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,942,223.40, 2,912,168.70 and 997,439.40 is: 1,495,560.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,942,223.40 : 2,912,168.70 = 997,439.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,942,223.40/2,912,168.70 = 997,439.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,942,223.40x = 2,912,168.70 × 997,439.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,942,223.40x = 2,904,711,800,826.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904,711,800,826.78/1,942,223.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,560.09

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