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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660,984.88, 3,993,052 and 979,269.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660,984.88, 3,993,052 and 979,269.36 is: 1,469,483.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660,984.88 : 3,993,052 = 979,269.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660,984.88/3,993,052 = 979,269.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660,984.88x = 3,993,052 × 979,269.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660,984.88x = 3,910,273,476,486.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,910,273,476,486.72/2,660,984.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469,483.54

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