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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177,068.60, 3,264,047.70 and 978,009.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177,068.60, 3,264,047.70 and 978,009.40 is: 1,466,315.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177,068.60 : 3,264,047.70 = 978,009.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177,068.60/3,264,047.70 = 978,009.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177,068.60x = 3,264,047.70 × 978,009.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177,068.60x = 3,192,269,332,648.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,192,269,332,648.38/2,177,068.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,315.45

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