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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974,717.74, 2,962,178.14 and 554,884.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974,717.74, 2,962,178.14 and 554,884.54 is: 832,355.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974,717.74 : 2,962,178.14 = 554,884.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974,717.74/2,962,178.14 = 554,884.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974,717.74x = 2,962,178.14 × 554,884.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974,717.74x = 1,643,666,854,611.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,666,854,611.96/1,974,717.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,355.34

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