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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,656,172.80, 3,984,259.20 and 661,628.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,656,172.80, 3,984,259.20 and 661,628.80 is: 992,443.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,656,172.80 : 3,984,259.20 = 661,628.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,656,172.80/3,984,259.20 = 661,628.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,656,172.80x = 3,984,259.20 × 661,628.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,656,172.80x = 2,636,100,633,384.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,636,100,633,384.96/2,656,172.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992,443.20

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