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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996,151.88, 2,995,413.66 and 734,865.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996,151.88, 2,995,413.66 and 734,865.24 is: 1,102,734.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996,151.88 : 2,995,413.66 = 734,865.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996,151.88/2,995,413.66 = 734,865.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996,151.88x = 2,995,413.66 × 734,865.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996,151.88x = 2,201,225,378,155.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201,225,378,155.18/1,996,151.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102,734.42

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