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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,998,607.80, 2,996,874.90 and 735,785.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,998,607.80, 2,996,874.90 and 735,785.40 is: 1,103,296.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,998,607.80 : 2,996,874.90 = 735,785.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,998,607.80/2,996,874.90 = 735,785.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,998,607.80x = 2,996,874.90 × 735,785.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,998,607.80x = 2,205,056,797,046.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205,056,797,046.46/1,998,607.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103,296.40

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