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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660,488.63, 3,989,892.06 and 954,593.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660,488.63, 3,989,892.06 and 954,593.80 is: 1,431,588.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660,488.63 : 3,989,892.06 = 954,593.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660,488.63/3,989,892.06 = 954,593.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660,488.63x = 3,989,892.06 × 954,593.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660,488.63x = 3,808,726,223,145.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,808,726,223,145.23/2,660,488.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431,588.99

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