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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,653,524.80, 3,980,287.20 and 658,980.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,653,524.80, 3,980,287.20 and 658,980.80 is: 988,471.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,653,524.80 : 3,980,287.20 = 658,980.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,653,524.80/3,980,287.20 = 658,980.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,653,524.80x = 3,980,287.20 × 658,980.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,653,524.80x = 2,622,932,843,285.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,622,932,843,285.76/2,653,524.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988,471.20

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