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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974,514.98, 2,961,883.25 and 554,460.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974,514.98, 2,961,883.25 and 554,460.33 is: 831,721.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974,514.98 : 2,961,883.25 = 554,460.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974,514.98/2,961,883.25 = 554,460.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974,514.98x = 2,961,883.25 × 554,460.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974,514.98x = 1,642,246,761,444.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,246,761,444.17/1,974,514.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831,721.60

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