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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995,738.66, 2,994,789 and 734,452.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995,738.66, 2,994,789 and 734,452.02 is: 1,102,112.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995,738.66 : 2,994,789 = 734,452.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995,738.66/2,994,789 = 734,452.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995,738.66x = 2,994,789 × 734,452.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995,738.66x = 2,199,528,830,523.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,199,528,830,523.78/1,995,738.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102,112.65

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