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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,978,083, 2,966,858.82 and 558,253.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,978,083, 2,966,858.82 and 558,253.08 is: 837,304.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,978,083 : 2,966,858.82 = 558,253.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,978,083/2,966,858.82 = 558,253.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,978,083x = 2,966,858.82 × 558,253.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,978,083x = 1,656,258,074,190.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,258,074,190.17/1,978,083
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837,304.64

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