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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997,141.60, 2,995,712.40 and 649,301.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997,141.60, 2,995,712.40 and 649,301.60 is: 973,952.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997,141.60 : 2,995,712.40 = 649,301.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997,141.60/2,995,712.40 = 649,301.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997,141.60x = 2,995,712.40 × 649,301.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997,141.60x = 1,945,120,854,459.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,945,120,854,459.84/1,997,141.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973,952.40

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