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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176,908.90, 3,264,379.20 and 978,214.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176,908.90, 3,264,379.20 and 978,214.20 is: 1,466,879.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176,908.90 : 3,264,379.20 = 978,214.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176,908.90/3,264,379.20 = 978,214.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176,908.90x = 3,264,379.20 × 978,214.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176,908.90x = 3,193,262,087,624.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,193,262,087,624.64/2,176,908.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,879.06

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