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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,959,272.60, 2,938,217.70 and 697,141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,959,272.60, 2,938,217.70 and 697,141.40 is: 1,045,466.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,959,272.60 : 2,938,217.70 = 697,141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,959,272.60/2,938,217.70 = 697,141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,959,272.60x = 2,938,217.70 × 697,141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,959,272.60x = 2,048,353,200,882.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,048,353,200,882.78/1,959,272.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045,466.16

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