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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,976,951.40, 2,965,427.10 and 778,912.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,976,951.40, 2,965,427.10 and 778,912.80 is: 1,168,369.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,976,951.40 : 2,965,427.10 = 778,912.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,976,951.40/2,965,427.10 = 778,912.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,976,951.40x = 2,965,427.10 × 778,912.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,976,951.40x = 2,309,809,125,656.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,309,809,125,656.88/1,976,951.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168,369.20

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