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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997,222.40, 2,995,846.40 and 799,244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997,222.40, 2,995,846.40 and 799,244.80 is: 1,198,872.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997,222.40 : 2,995,846.40 = 799,244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997,222.40/2,995,846.40 = 799,244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997,222.40x = 2,995,846.40 × 799,244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997,222.40x = 2,394,414,656,798.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,394,414,656,798.72/1,997,222.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198,872.32

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