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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996,150.46, 2,994,249.68 and 556,746.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996,150.46, 2,994,249.68 and 556,746.25 is: 835,126.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996,150.46 : 2,994,249.68 = 556,746.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996,150.46/2,994,249.68 = 556,746.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996,150.46x = 2,994,249.68 × 556,746.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996,150.46x = 1,667,037,280,903.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,037,280,903.70/1,996,150.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835,126.07

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