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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961,417.84, 2,942,295.96 and 541,474.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961,417.84, 2,942,295.96 and 541,474.16 is: 812,257.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961,417.84 : 2,942,295.96 = 541,474.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961,417.84/2,942,295.96 = 541,474.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961,417.84x = 2,942,295.96 × 541,474.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961,417.84x = 1,593,177,233,412.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,177,233,412.39/1,961,417.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,257.95

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