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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995,213.81, 2,993,263.56 and 575,159.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995,213.81, 2,993,263.56 and 575,159.07 is: 862,866.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995,213.81 : 2,993,263.56 = 575,159.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995,213.81/2,993,263.56 = 575,159.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995,213.81x = 2,993,263.56 × 575,159.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995,213.81x = 1,721,602,685,434.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,602,685,434.49/1,995,213.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,866.26

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