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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997,254.81, 2,995,904.09 and 577,323.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997,254.81, 2,995,904.09 and 577,323.19 is: 865,991.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997,254.81 : 2,995,904.09 = 577,323.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997,254.81/2,995,904.09 = 577,323.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997,254.81x = 2,995,904.09 × 577,323.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997,254.81x = 1,729,604,895,796.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,604,895,796.47/1,997,254.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,991.10

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