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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974,706.70, 2,962,161.59 and 554,873.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974,706.70, 2,962,161.59 and 554,873.49 is: 832,338.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974,706.70 : 2,962,161.59 = 554,873.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974,706.70/2,962,161.59 = 554,873.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974,706.70x = 2,962,161.59 × 554,873.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974,706.70x = 1,643,624,936,612.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,624,936,612.88/1,974,706.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,338.77

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