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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660,740.60, 3,990,236.10 and 977,625.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660,740.60, 3,990,236.10 and 977,625.40 is: 1,466,116.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660,740.60 : 3,990,236.10 = 977,625.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660,740.60/3,990,236.10 = 977,625.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660,740.60x = 3,990,236.10 × 977,625.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660,740.60x = 3,900,956,163,356.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,900,956,163,356.94/2,660,740.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,116.68

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