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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,981,950, 2,973,073.68 and 562,120.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,981,950, 2,973,073.68 and 562,120.44 is: 843,222.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,981,950 : 2,973,073.68 = 562,120.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,981,950/2,973,073.68 = 562,120.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,981,950x = 2,973,073.68 × 562,120.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,981,950x = 1,671,225,485,154.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,225,485,154.02/1,981,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843,222.83

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