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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,996,160.80, 5,982,431.40 and 2,649,843.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,996,160.80, 5,982,431.40 and 2,649,843.60 is: 3,966,934.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,996,160.80 : 5,982,431.40 = 2,649,843.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,996,160.80/5,982,431.40 = 2,649,843.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,996,160.80x = 5,982,431.40 × 2,649,843.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,996,160.80x = 15,852,507,557,729.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,852,507,557,729.04/3,996,160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966,934.35

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