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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997,272.33, 2,995,930.38 and 577,340.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997,272.33, 2,995,930.38 and 577,340.71 is: 866,017.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997,272.33 : 2,995,930.38 = 577,340.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997,272.33/2,995,930.38 = 577,340.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997,272.33x = 2,995,930.38 × 577,340.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997,272.33x = 1,729,672,572,699.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,672,572,699.77/1,997,272.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,017.39

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