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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660,166.72, 3,990,810.52 and 862,909.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660,166.72, 3,990,810.52 and 862,909.88 is: 1,294,546.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660,166.72 : 3,990,810.52 = 862,909.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660,166.72/3,990,810.52 = 862,909.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660,166.72x = 3,990,810.52 × 862,909.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660,166.72x = 3,443,709,826,915.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,443,709,826,915.94/2,660,166.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294,546.62

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