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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774,001.80, 4,161,002.70 and 978,912.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774,001.80, 4,161,002.70 and 978,912.20 is: 1,468,368.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774,001.80 : 4,161,002.70 = 978,912.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774,001.80/4,161,002.70 = 978,912.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774,001.80x = 4,161,002.70 × 978,912.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774,001.80x = 4,073,256,307,262.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,073,256,307,262.94/2,774,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468,368.30

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