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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657,205.20, 3,985,807.80 and 662,661.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657,205.20, 3,985,807.80 and 662,661.20 is: 993,991.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657,205.20 : 3,985,807.80 = 662,661.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657,205.20/3,985,807.80 = 662,661.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657,205.20x = 3,985,807.80 × 662,661.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657,205.20x = 2,641,240,179,717.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,641,240,179,717.36/2,657,205.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993,991.80

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