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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996,150.59, 2,995,083.81 and 648,726.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996,150.59, 2,995,083.81 and 648,726.21 is: 973,368.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996,150.59 : 2,995,083.81 = 648,726.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996,150.59/2,995,083.81 = 648,726.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996,150.59x = 2,995,083.81 × 648,726.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996,150.59x = 1,942,989,368,693.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,989,368,693.66/1,996,150.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973,368.13

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