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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,984,788.28, 2,977,681.38 and 637,071.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,984,788.28, 2,977,681.38 and 637,071.40 is: 955,767.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,984,788.28 : 2,977,681.38 = 637,071.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,984,788.28/2,977,681.38 = 637,071.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,984,788.28x = 2,977,681.38 × 637,071.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,984,788.28x = 1,896,995,645,510.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896,995,645,510.53/1,984,788.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955,767.25

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