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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974,598.92, 2,962,008.72 and 554,544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974,598.92, 2,962,008.72 and 554,544 is: 831,846.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974,598.92 : 2,962,008.72 = 554,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974,598.92/2,962,008.72 = 554,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974,598.92x = 2,962,008.72 × 554,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974,598.92x = 1,642,564,163,623.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,564,163,623.68/1,974,598.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831,846.99

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