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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158,078.76, 2,978,148.86 and 1,191,209.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158,078.76, 2,978,148.86 and 1,191,209.30 is: 1,643,868.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158,078.76 : 2,978,148.86 = 1,191,209.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158,078.76/2,978,148.86 = 1,191,209.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158,078.76x = 2,978,148.86 × 1,191,209.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158,078.76x = 3,547,598,618,816.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,547,598,618,816.40/2,158,078.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643,868.93

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