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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997,317.06, 2,995,997.46 and 577,385.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997,317.06, 2,995,997.46 and 577,385.44 is: 866,084.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997,317.06 : 2,995,997.46 = 577,385.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997,317.06/2,995,997.46 = 577,385.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997,317.06x = 2,995,997.46 × 577,385.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997,317.06x = 1,729,845,302,025.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,845,302,025.79/1,997,317.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,084.48

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