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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974,971.49, 2,962,457.24 and 555,027.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974,971.49, 2,962,457.24 and 555,027.57 is: 832,541.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974,971.49 : 2,962,457.24 = 555,027.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974,971.49/2,962,457.24 = 555,027.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974,971.49x = 2,962,457.24 × 555,027.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974,971.49x = 1,644,245,443,146.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,245,443,146.11/1,974,971.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,541.36

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