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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660,793.60, 3,990,315.60 and 977,678.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660,793.60, 3,990,315.60 and 977,678.40 is: 1,466,196.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660,793.60 : 3,990,315.60 = 977,678.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660,793.60/3,990,315.60 = 977,678.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660,793.60x = 3,990,315.60 × 977,678.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660,793.60x = 3,901,245,371,303.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,901,245,371,303.04/2,660,793.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,196.16

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