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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961,237.40, 2,941,856.10 and 698,609.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961,237.40, 2,941,856.10 and 698,609.40 is: 1,047,914.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961,237.40 : 2,941,856.10 = 698,609.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961,237.40/2,941,856.10 = 698,609.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961,237.40x = 2,941,856.10 × 698,609.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961,237.40x = 2,055,208,324,907.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,055,208,324,907.34/1,961,237.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047,914.10

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