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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,999,051.74, 2,998,575.24 and 651,212.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,999,051.74, 2,998,575.24 and 651,212.16 is: 976,817.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,999,051.74 : 2,998,575.24 = 651,212.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,999,051.74/2,998,575.24 = 651,212.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,999,051.74x = 2,998,575.24 × 651,212.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,999,051.74x = 1,952,708,658,962.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,708,658,962.92/1,999,051.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976,817.47

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