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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660,554.80, 3,991,415.40 and 863,132.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660,554.80, 3,991,415.40 and 863,132.40 is: 1,294,887.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660,554.80 : 3,991,415.40 = 863,132.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660,554.80/3,991,415.40 = 863,132.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660,554.80x = 3,991,415.40 × 863,132.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660,554.80x = 3,445,119,953,598.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,445,119,953,598.96/2,660,554.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294,887.80

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