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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660,735.80, 3,991,686.90 and 863,313.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660,735.80, 3,991,686.90 and 863,313.40 is: 1,295,159.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660,735.80 : 3,991,686.90 = 863,313.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660,735.80/3,991,686.90 = 863,313.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660,735.80x = 3,991,686.90 × 863,313.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660,735.80x = 3,446,076,789,374.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,446,076,789,374.46/2,660,735.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295,159.33

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