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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661,565.40, 3,992,348.10 and 978,450.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661,565.40, 3,992,348.10 and 978,450.20 is: 1,467,675.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661,565.40 : 3,992,348.10 = 978,450.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661,565.40/3,992,348.10 = 978,450.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661,565.40x = 3,992,348.10 × 978,450.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661,565.40x = 3,906,313,796,914.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,906,313,796,914.62/2,661,565.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467,675.30

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