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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997,254.62, 2,995,903.80 and 577,323

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997,254.62, 2,995,903.80 and 577,323 is: 865,990.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997,254.62 : 2,995,903.80 = 577,323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997,254.62/2,995,903.80 = 577,323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997,254.62x = 2,995,903.80 × 577,323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997,254.62x = 1,729,604,169,527.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,604,169,527.40/1,997,254.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,990.82

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