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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974,044.82, 2,960,464.44 and 836,785.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974,044.82, 2,960,464.44 and 836,785.69 is: 1,254,923.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974,044.82 : 2,960,464.44 = 836,785.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974,044.82/2,960,464.44 = 836,785.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974,044.82x = 2,960,464.44 × 836,785.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974,044.82x = 2,477,274,274,882.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,477,274,274,882.65/1,974,044.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254,923.01

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