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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,659,817.40, 3,989,726.10 and 976,702.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,659,817.40, 3,989,726.10 and 976,702.20 is: 1,465,053.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,659,817.40 : 3,989,726.10 = 976,702.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,659,817.40/3,989,726.10 = 976,702.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,659,817.40x = 3,989,726.10 × 976,702.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,659,817.40x = 3,896,774,259,267.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,896,774,259,267.42/2,659,817.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465,053.30

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