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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,985,592.60, 2,977,503.12 and 565,316.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,985,592.60, 2,977,503.12 and 565,316.40 is: 847,722.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,985,592.60 : 2,977,503.12 = 565,316.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,985,592.60/2,977,503.12 = 565,316.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,985,592.60x = 2,977,503.12 × 565,316.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,985,592.60x = 1,683,231,344,787.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,231,344,787.17/1,985,592.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847,722.41

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