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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661,442.60, 3,991,289.10 and 978,327.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661,442.60, 3,991,289.10 and 978,327.40 is: 1,467,169.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661,442.60 : 3,991,289.10 = 978,327.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661,442.60/3,991,289.10 = 978,327.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661,442.60x = 3,991,289.10 × 978,327.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661,442.60x = 3,904,787,487,851.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,904,787,487,851.34/2,661,442.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467,169.53

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