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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660,999.40, 3,991,499.10 and 977,884.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660,999.40, 3,991,499.10 and 977,884.20 is: 1,466,826.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660,999.40 : 3,991,499.10 = 977,884.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660,999.40/3,991,499.10 = 977,884.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660,999.40x = 3,991,499.10 × 977,884.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660,999.40x = 3,903,223,904,204.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,903,223,904,204.22/2,660,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,826.30

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