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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996,233.30, 2,993,863.95 and 576,141.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996,233.30, 2,993,863.95 and 576,141.30 is: 864,071.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996,233.30 : 2,993,863.95 = 576,141.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996,233.30/2,993,863.95 = 576,141.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996,233.30x = 2,993,863.95 × 576,141.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996,233.30x = 1,724,888,668,176.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,888,668,176.14/1,996,233.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864,071.68

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