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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997,343.40, 2,996,403.90 and 860,103.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997,343.40, 2,996,403.90 and 860,103.40 is: 1,290,322.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997,343.40 : 2,996,403.90 = 860,103.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997,343.40/2,996,403.90 = 860,103.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997,343.40x = 2,996,403.90 × 860,103.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997,343.40x = 2,577,217,182,163.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,577,217,182,163.26/1,997,343.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290,322.53

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