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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997,332.56, 2,995,704 and 734,866.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997,332.56, 2,995,704 and 734,866.56 is: 1,102,191.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997,332.56 : 2,995,704 = 734,866.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997,332.56/2,995,704 = 734,866.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997,332.56x = 2,995,704 × 734,866.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997,332.56x = 2,201,442,693,258.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201,442,693,258.24/1,997,332.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102,191.36

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