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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997,162.60, 2,995,841.10 and 557,844.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997,162.60, 2,995,841.10 and 557,844.44 is: 836,793.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997,162.60 : 2,995,841.10 = 557,844.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997,162.60/2,995,841.10 = 557,844.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997,162.60x = 2,995,841.10 × 557,844.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997,162.60x = 1,671,213,300,758.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,213,300,758.48/1,997,162.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836,793.81

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