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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970,439.66, 2,955,666.69 and 550,493.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,970,439.66, 2,955,666.69 and 550,493.46 is: 825,742.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,970,439.66 : 2,955,666.69 = 550,493.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,970,439.66/2,955,666.69 = 550,493.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,970,439.66x = 2,955,666.69 × 550,493.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,970,439.66x = 1,627,075,182,784.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,075,182,784.85/1,970,439.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,742.20

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