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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660,720, 3,991,114.56 and 887,792

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660,720, 3,991,114.56 and 887,792 is: 1,331,699.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660,720 : 3,991,114.56 = 887,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660,720/3,991,114.56 = 887,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660,720x = 3,991,114.56 × 887,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660,720x = 3,543,279,577,451.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,543,279,577,451.52/2,660,720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331,699.53

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