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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,985,203.69, 2,977,805.84 and 489,295.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,985,203.69, 2,977,805.84 and 489,295.69 is: 733,943.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,985,203.69 : 2,977,805.84 = 489,295.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,985,203.69/2,977,805.84 = 489,295.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,985,203.69x = 2,977,805.84 × 489,295.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,985,203.69x = 1,457,027,553,277.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,027,553,277.84/1,985,203.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,943.61

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