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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658,666.60, 3,987,999.90 and 885,738.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658,666.60, 3,987,999.90 and 885,738.60 is: 1,328,607.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658,666.60 : 3,987,999.90 = 885,738.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658,666.60/3,987,999.90 = 885,738.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658,666.60x = 3,987,999.90 × 885,738.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658,666.60x = 3,532,325,448,226.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,532,325,448,226.14/2,658,666.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328,607.90

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