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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997,632.32, 2,996,746.86 and 735,363.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997,632.32, 2,996,746.86 and 735,363.96 is: 1,103,155.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997,632.32 : 2,996,746.86 = 735,363.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997,632.32/2,996,746.86 = 735,363.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997,632.32x = 2,996,746.86 × 735,363.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997,632.32x = 2,203,699,638,087.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,699,638,087.17/1,997,632.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103,155.78

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