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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997,223.40, 2,995,847.90 and 799,245.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997,223.40, 2,995,847.90 and 799,245.80 is: 1,198,873.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997,223.40 : 2,995,847.90 = 799,245.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997,223.40/2,995,847.90 = 799,245.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997,223.40x = 2,995,847.90 × 799,245.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997,223.40x = 2,394,418,851,513.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,394,418,851,513.82/1,997,223.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198,873.82

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