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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997,882.55, 2,993,379.30 and 930,735.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997,882.55, 2,993,379.30 and 930,735.90 is: 1,394,499.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997,882.55 : 2,993,379.30 = 930,735.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997,882.55/2,993,379.30 = 930,735.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997,882.55x = 2,993,379.30 × 930,735.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997,882.55x = 2,786,045,576,826.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786,045,576,826.87/1,997,882.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394,499.18

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