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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777,004.40, 4,165,506.60 and 979,873.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777,004.40, 4,165,506.60 and 979,873.60 is: 1,469,810.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777,004.40 : 4,165,506.60 = 979,873.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777,004.40/4,165,506.60 = 979,873.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777,004.40x = 4,165,506.60 × 979,873.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777,004.40x = 4,081,669,947,965.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,081,669,947,965.76/2,777,004.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469,810.40

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