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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970,541, 2,955,811.50 and 474,633

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,970,541, 2,955,811.50 and 474,633 is: 711,949.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,970,541 : 2,955,811.50 = 474,633 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,970,541/2,955,811.50 = 474,633/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,970,541x = 2,955,811.50 × 474,633
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,970,541x = 1,402,925,679,679.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,925,679,679.50/1,970,541
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,949.50

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