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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997,189.40, 2,993,742.90 and 984,754.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997,189.40, 2,993,742.90 and 984,754.20 is: 1,476,124.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997,189.40 : 2,993,742.90 = 984,754.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997,189.40/2,993,742.90 = 984,754.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997,189.40x = 2,993,742.90 × 984,754.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997,189.40x = 2,948,100,894,495.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,948,100,894,495.18/1,997,189.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476,124.85

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