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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997,978.40, 2,996,967.60 and 735,544.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997,978.40, 2,996,967.60 and 735,544.80 is: 1,103,317.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997,978.40 : 2,996,967.60 = 735,544.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997,978.40/2,996,967.60 = 735,544.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997,978.40x = 2,996,967.60 × 735,544.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997,978.40x = 2,204,403,933,948.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,403,933,948.48/1,997,978.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103,317.20

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