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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997,261.96, 2,995,914.78 and 577,330.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997,261.96, 2,995,914.78 and 577,330.34 is: 866,001.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997,261.96 : 2,995,914.78 = 577,330.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997,261.96/2,995,914.78 = 577,330.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997,261.96x = 2,995,914.78 × 577,330.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997,261.96x = 1,729,632,483,568.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,632,483,568.85/1,997,261.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,001.82

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