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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660,808.60, 3,990,338.10 and 977,693.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660,808.60, 3,990,338.10 and 977,693.40 is: 1,466,218.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660,808.60 : 3,990,338.10 = 977,693.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660,808.60/3,990,338.10 = 977,693.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660,808.60x = 3,990,338.10 × 977,693.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660,808.60x = 3,901,327,224,138.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,901,327,224,138.54/2,660,808.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,218.66

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