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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,989,827.40, 2,984,741.10 and 660,131.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,989,827.40, 2,984,741.10 and 660,131.40 is: 990,197.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,989,827.40 : 2,984,741.10 = 660,131.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,989,827.40/2,984,741.10 = 660,131.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,989,827.40x = 2,984,741.10 × 660,131.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,989,827.40x = 1,970,321,320,980.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,321,320,980.54/1,989,827.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990,197.10

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