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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660,302.80, 3,992,043.80 and 977,576.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660,302.80, 3,992,043.80 and 977,576.40 is: 1,466,948.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660,302.80 : 3,992,043.80 = 977,576.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660,302.80/3,992,043.80 = 977,576.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660,302.80x = 3,992,043.80 × 977,576.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660,302.80x = 3,902,527,806,646.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,902,527,806,646.32/2,660,302.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,948.73

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