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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176,903.90, 3,264,371.70 and 978,209.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176,903.90, 3,264,371.70 and 978,209.20 is: 1,466,871.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176,903.90 : 3,264,371.70 = 978,209.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176,903.90/3,264,371.70 = 978,209.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176,903.90x = 3,264,371.70 × 978,209.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176,903.90x = 3,193,238,429,159.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,193,238,429,159.64/2,176,903.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,871.56

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