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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973,371.59, 2,960,057.51 and 477,463.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973,371.59, 2,960,057.51 and 477,463.59 is: 716,195.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973,371.59 : 2,960,057.51 = 477,463.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973,371.59/2,960,057.51 = 477,463.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973,371.59x = 2,960,057.51 × 477,463.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973,371.59x = 1,413,319,682,943.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,319,682,943.74/1,973,371.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,195.41

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