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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652,542.80, 3,978,814.20 and 657,998.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652,542.80, 3,978,814.20 and 657,998.80 is: 986,998.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652,542.80 : 3,978,814.20 = 657,998.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652,542.80/3,978,814.20 = 657,998.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652,542.80x = 3,978,814.20 × 657,998.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652,542.80x = 2,618,054,969,022.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,618,054,969,022.96/2,652,542.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,998.20

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