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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661,379.40, 3,992,069.10 and 978,264.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661,379.40, 3,992,069.10 and 978,264.20 is: 1,467,396.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661,379.40 : 3,992,069.10 = 978,264.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661,379.40/3,992,069.10 = 978,264.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661,379.40x = 3,992,069.10 × 978,264.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661,379.40x = 3,905,298,284,456.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,905,298,284,456.22/2,661,379.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467,396.30

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