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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660,791.60, 3,990,312.60 and 977,676.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660,791.60, 3,990,312.60 and 977,676.40 is: 1,466,193.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660,791.60 : 3,990,312.60 = 977,676.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660,791.60/3,990,312.60 = 977,676.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660,791.60x = 3,990,312.60 × 977,676.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660,791.60x = 3,901,234,457,642.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,901,234,457,642.64/2,660,791.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,193.17

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