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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661,122.40, 3,991,683.60 and 978,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661,122.40, 3,991,683.60 and 978,007.20 is: 1,467,010.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661,122.40 : 3,991,683.60 = 978,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661,122.40/3,991,683.60 = 978,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661,122.40x = 3,991,683.60 × 978,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661,122.40x = 3,903,895,300,921.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,903,895,300,921.92/2,661,122.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467,010.80

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