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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344,142.80, 2,016,214.20 and 966,229.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344,142.80, 2,016,214.20 and 966,229.20 is: 1,449,343.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344,142.80 : 2,016,214.20 = 966,229.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344,142.80/2,016,214.20 = 966,229.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344,142.80x = 2,016,214.20 × 966,229.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344,142.80x = 1,948,125,033,494.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,948,125,033,494.64/1,344,142.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,343.80

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