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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661,333.40, 3,992,000.10 and 978,218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661,333.40, 3,992,000.10 and 978,218.20 is: 1,467,327.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661,333.40 : 3,992,000.10 = 978,218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661,333.40/3,992,000.10 = 978,218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661,333.40x = 3,992,000.10 × 978,218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661,333.40x = 3,905,047,152,221.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,905,047,152,221.82/2,661,333.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467,327.30

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