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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660,616.30, 3,990,924.45 and 978,926.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660,616.30, 3,990,924.45 and 978,926.70 is: 1,468,390.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660,616.30 : 3,990,924.45 = 978,926.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660,616.30/3,990,924.45 = 978,926.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660,616.30x = 3,990,924.45 × 978,926.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660,616.30x = 3,906,822,501,787.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,906,822,501,787.82/2,660,616.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468,390.05

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