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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661,176.70, 3,991,765.05 and 767,979.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661,176.70, 3,991,765.05 and 767,979.90 is: 1,151,969.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661,176.70 : 3,991,765.05 = 767,979.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661,176.70/3,991,765.05 = 767,979.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661,176.70x = 3,991,765.05 × 767,979.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661,176.70x = 3,065,595,323,922.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,065,595,323,922.50/2,661,176.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151,969.85

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