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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661,019.20, 3,991,528.80 and 977,774.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661,019.20, 3,991,528.80 and 977,774.40 is: 1,466,661.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661,019.20 : 3,991,528.80 = 977,774.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661,019.20/3,991,528.80 = 977,774.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661,019.20x = 3,991,528.80 × 977,774.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661,019.20x = 3,902,814,677,502.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,902,814,677,502.72/2,661,019.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,661.60

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