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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,985,344.86, 2,977,736.10 and 637,329.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,985,344.86, 2,977,736.10 and 637,329.96 is: 955,904.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,985,344.86 : 2,977,736.10 = 637,329.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,985,344.86/2,977,736.10 = 637,329.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,985,344.86x = 2,977,736.10 × 637,329.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,985,344.86x = 1,897,800,429,503.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,897,800,429,503.56/1,985,344.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955,904.67

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