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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178,905.06, 3,268,882.78 and 682,997.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178,905.06, 3,268,882.78 and 682,997.06 is: 1,024,660.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178,905.06 : 3,268,882.78 = 682,997.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178,905.06/3,268,882.78 = 682,997.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178,905.06x = 3,268,882.78 × 682,997.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178,905.06x = 2,232,637,334,689.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232,637,334,689.34/2,178,905.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024,660.22

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