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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997,091.80, 2,995,637.70 and 577,194.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997,091.80, 2,995,637.70 and 577,194.20 is: 865,791.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997,091.80 : 2,995,637.70 = 577,194.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997,091.80/2,995,637.70 = 577,194.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997,091.80x = 2,995,637.70 × 577,194.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997,091.80x = 1,729,064,705,741.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,064,705,741.34/1,997,091.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,791.30

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