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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997,269.83, 2,995,926.63 and 577,338.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997,269.83, 2,995,926.63 and 577,338.21 is: 866,013.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997,269.83 : 2,995,926.63 = 577,338.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997,269.83/2,995,926.63 = 577,338.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997,269.83x = 2,995,926.63 × 577,338.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997,269.83x = 1,729,662,917,855.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,662,917,855.53/1,997,269.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,013.64

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