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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975,539.52, 2,962,973.94 and 555,261.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975,539.52, 2,962,973.94 and 555,261.76 is: 832,798.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975,539.52 : 2,962,973.94 = 555,261.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975,539.52/2,962,973.94 = 555,261.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975,539.52x = 2,962,973.94 × 555,261.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975,539.52x = 1,645,226,124,758.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,226,124,758.53/1,975,539.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,798.39

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