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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974,562.42, 2,961,958.46 and 554,729.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974,562.42, 2,961,958.46 and 554,729.22 is: 832,126.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974,562.42 : 2,961,958.46 = 554,729.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974,562.42/2,961,958.46 = 554,729.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974,562.42x = 2,961,958.46 × 554,729.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974,562.42x = 1,643,084,906,188.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,084,906,188.20/1,974,562.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,126.09

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