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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662,079.40, 3,993,119.10 and 978,964.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662,079.40, 3,993,119.10 and 978,964.20 is: 1,468,446.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662,079.40 : 3,993,119.10 = 978,964.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662,079.40/3,993,119.10 = 978,964.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662,079.40x = 3,993,119.10 × 978,964.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662,079.40x = 3,909,120,645,236.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,909,120,645,236.22/2,662,079.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468,446.30

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