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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996,175.80, 2,994,263.70 and 733,839.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996,175.80, 2,994,263.70 and 733,839.40 is: 1,100,759.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996,175.80 : 2,994,263.70 = 733,839.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996,175.80/2,994,263.70 = 733,839.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996,175.80x = 2,994,263.70 × 733,839.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996,175.80x = 2,197,308,677,049.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,197,308,677,049.78/1,996,175.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100,759.10

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