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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,578,755.44, 3,868,265.62 and 659,683.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,578,755.44, 3,868,265.62 and 659,683.27 is: 989,558.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,578,755.44 : 3,868,265.62 = 659,683.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,578,755.44/3,868,265.62 = 659,683.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,578,755.44x = 3,868,265.62 × 659,683.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,578,755.44x = 2,551,830,127,580.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,551,830,127,580.02/2,578,755.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989,558.79

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