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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997,562.88, 2,996,642.64 and 735,294.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997,562.88, 2,996,642.64 and 735,294.52 is: 1,103,051.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997,562.88 : 2,996,642.64 = 735,294.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997,562.88/2,996,642.64 = 735,294.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997,562.88x = 2,996,642.64 × 735,294.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997,562.88x = 2,203,414,911,590.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,414,911,590.33/1,997,562.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103,051.59

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