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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996,149.08, 2,994,247.62 and 556,744.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996,149.08, 2,994,247.62 and 556,744.88 is: 835,124.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996,149.08 : 2,994,247.62 = 556,744.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996,149.08/2,994,247.62 = 556,744.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996,149.08x = 2,994,247.62 × 556,744.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996,149.08x = 1,667,032,016,915.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,032,016,915.95/1,996,149.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835,124.01

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