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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,985,338.83, 2,977,727.10 and 637,323.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,985,338.83, 2,977,727.10 and 637,323.96 is: 955,895.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,985,338.83 : 2,977,727.10 = 637,323.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,985,338.83/2,977,727.10 = 637,323.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,985,338.83x = 2,977,727.10 × 637,323.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,985,338.83x = 1,897,776,827,171.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,897,776,827,171.32/1,985,338.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955,895.69

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