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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,999,598.72, 2,999,709.14 and 651,447.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,999,598.72, 2,999,709.14 and 651,447.50 is: 977,272.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,999,598.72 : 2,999,709.14 = 651,447.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,999,598.72/2,999,709.14 = 651,447.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,999,598.72x = 2,999,709.14 × 651,447.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,999,598.72x = 1,954,153,001,724.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954,153,001,724.37/1,999,598.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977,272.58

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