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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961,676.38, 2,942,569.80 and 541,732.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961,676.38, 2,942,569.80 and 541,732.46 is: 812,613.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961,676.38 : 2,942,569.80 = 541,732.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961,676.38/2,942,569.80 = 541,732.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961,676.38x = 2,942,569.80 × 541,732.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961,676.38x = 1,594,085,561,762.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,085,561,762.86/1,961,676.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,613.93

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