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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,659,404.70, 3,989,004.65 and 886,476.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,659,404.70, 3,989,004.65 and 886,476.70 is: 1,329,680.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,659,404.70 : 3,989,004.65 = 886,476.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,659,404.70/3,989,004.65 = 886,476.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,659,404.70x = 3,989,004.65 × 886,476.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,659,404.70x = 3,536,159,678,416.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,536,159,678,416.66/2,659,404.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329,680.92

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