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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997,269.65, 2,995,926.34 and 577,338.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997,269.65, 2,995,926.34 and 577,338.03 is: 866,013.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997,269.65 : 2,995,926.34 = 577,338.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997,269.65/2,995,926.34 = 577,338.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997,269.65x = 2,995,926.34 × 577,338.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997,269.65x = 1,729,662,211,160.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,662,211,160.71/1,997,269.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,013.37

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