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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997,256.69, 2,995,906.89 and 577,325.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997,256.69, 2,995,906.89 and 577,325.07 is: 865,993.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997,256.69 : 2,995,906.89 = 577,325.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997,256.69/2,995,906.89 = 577,325.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997,256.69x = 2,995,906.89 × 577,325.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997,256.69x = 1,729,612,154,982.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,612,154,982.73/1,997,256.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,993.92

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