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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660,774.40, 3,991,161.60 and 977,659.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660,774.40, 3,991,161.60 and 977,659.20 is: 1,466,488.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660,774.40 : 3,991,161.60 = 977,659.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660,774.40/3,991,161.60 = 977,659.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660,774.40x = 3,991,161.60 × 977,659.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660,774.40x = 3,901,995,856,926.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,901,995,856,926.72/2,660,774.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,488.80

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