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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,871,361.40, 4,307,625.30 and 978,294.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,871,361.40, 4,307,625.30 and 978,294.20 is: 1,467,640.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,871,361.40 : 4,307,625.30 = 978,294.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,871,361.40/4,307,625.30 = 978,294.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,871,361.40x = 4,307,625.30 × 978,294.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,871,361.40x = 4,214,124,846,763.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,214,124,846,763.26/2,871,361.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467,640.00

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