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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996,139.40, 2,994,209.10 and 734,459.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996,139.40, 2,994,209.10 and 734,459.10 is: 1,101,688.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996,139.40 : 2,994,209.10 = 734,459.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996,139.40/2,994,209.10 = 734,459.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996,139.40x = 2,994,209.10 × 734,459.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996,139.40x = 2,199,124,120,797.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,199,124,120,797.81/1,996,139.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101,688.65

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