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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974,711.24, 2,962,168.30 and 554,878.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974,711.24, 2,962,168.30 and 554,878.04 is: 832,345.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974,711.24 : 2,962,168.30 = 554,878.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974,711.24/2,962,168.30 = 554,878.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974,711.24x = 2,962,168.30 × 554,878.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974,711.24x = 1,643,642,140,454.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,642,140,454.13/1,974,711.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,345.56

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