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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974,512.22, 2,961,879.12 and 554,457.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974,512.22, 2,961,879.12 and 554,457.58 is: 831,717.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974,512.22 : 2,961,879.12 = 554,457.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974,512.22/2,961,879.12 = 554,457.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974,512.22x = 2,961,879.12 × 554,457.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974,512.22x = 1,642,236,329,127.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,236,329,127.73/1,974,512.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831,717.48

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