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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660,429.80, 3,990,644.70 and 978,740.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660,429.80, 3,990,644.70 and 978,740.20 is: 1,468,110.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660,429.80 : 3,990,644.70 = 978,740.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660,429.80/3,990,644.70 = 978,740.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660,429.80x = 3,990,644.70 × 978,740.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660,429.80x = 3,905,804,391,806.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,905,804,391,806.94/2,660,429.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468,110.30

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