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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997,917.60, 2,996,876.40 and 650,207.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997,917.60, 2,996,876.40 and 650,207.20 is: 975,310.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997,917.60 : 2,996,876.40 = 650,207.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997,917.60/2,996,876.40 = 650,207.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997,917.60x = 2,996,876.40 × 650,207.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997,917.60x = 1,948,590,612,790.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,948,590,612,790.08/1,997,917.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975,310.80

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