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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661,406.90, 3,992,110.35 and 978,291.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661,406.90, 3,992,110.35 and 978,291.70 is: 1,467,437.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661,406.90 : 3,992,110.35 = 978,291.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661,406.90/3,992,110.35 = 978,291.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661,406.90x = 3,992,110.35 × 978,291.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661,406.90x = 3,905,448,420,889.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,905,448,420,889.10/2,661,406.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467,437.55

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