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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995,540, 2,993,335.92 and 665,844

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995,540, 2,993,335.92 and 665,844 is: 998,774.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995,540 : 2,993,335.92 = 665,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995,540/2,993,335.92 = 665,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995,540x = 2,993,335.92 × 665,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995,540x = 1,993,094,762,316.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,993,094,762,316.48/1,995,540
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998,774.65

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