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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651,999.80, 3,977,999.70 and 970,310.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651,999.80, 3,977,999.70 and 970,310.20 is: 1,455,465.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651,999.80 : 3,977,999.70 = 970,310.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651,999.80/3,977,999.70 = 970,310.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651,999.80x = 3,977,999.70 × 970,310.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651,999.80x = 3,859,893,684,506.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,859,893,684,506.94/2,651,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455,465.30

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