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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,659,814.40, 3,989,721.60 and 976,699.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,659,814.40, 3,989,721.60 and 976,699.20 is: 1,465,048.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,659,814.40 : 3,989,721.60 = 976,699.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,659,814.40/3,989,721.60 = 976,699.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,659,814.40x = 3,989,721.60 × 976,699.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,659,814.40x = 3,896,757,894,942.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,896,757,894,942.72/2,659,814.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465,048.80

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