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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995,195.60, 2,992,793.40 and 997,563.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995,195.60, 2,992,793.40 and 997,563.60 is: 1,496,345.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995,195.60 : 2,992,793.40 = 997,563.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995,195.60/2,992,793.40 = 997,563.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995,195.60x = 2,992,793.40 × 997,563.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995,195.60x = 2,985,501,758,160.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,985,501,758,160.24/1,995,195.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496,345.40

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