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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661,123.90, 3,991,685.85 and 978,008.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661,123.90, 3,991,685.85 and 978,008.70 is: 1,467,013.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661,123.90 : 3,991,685.85 = 978,008.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661,123.90/3,991,685.85 = 978,008.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661,123.90x = 3,991,685.85 × 978,008.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661,123.90x = 3,903,903,488,966.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,903,903,488,966.90/2,661,123.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467,013.05

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