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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997,268.65, 2,995,924.84 and 577,337.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997,268.65, 2,995,924.84 and 577,337.03 is: 866,011.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997,268.65 : 2,995,924.84 = 577,337.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997,268.65/2,995,924.84 = 577,337.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997,268.65x = 2,995,924.84 × 577,337.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997,268.65x = 1,729,658,331,362.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,658,331,362.52/1,997,268.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,011.86

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