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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966,882.40, 2,950,848.63 and 704,837.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966,882.40, 2,950,848.63 and 704,837.60 is: 1,057,444.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966,882.40 : 2,950,848.63 = 704,837.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966,882.40/2,950,848.63 = 704,837.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966,882.40x = 2,950,848.63 × 704,837.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966,882.40x = 2,079,869,062,643.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,079,869,062,643.93/1,966,882.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057,444.54

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