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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997,249.74, 2,996,000.70 and 844,281.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997,249.74, 2,996,000.70 and 844,281.28 is: 1,266,475.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997,249.74 : 2,996,000.70 = 844,281.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997,249.74/2,996,000.70 = 844,281.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997,249.74x = 2,996,000.70 × 844,281.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997,249.74x = 2,529,467,305,876.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,529,467,305,876.90/1,997,249.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266,475.22

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