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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464,014.70, 2,196,022.05 and 961,749.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464,014.70, 2,196,022.05 and 961,749.90 is: 1,442,624.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464,014.70 : 2,196,022.05 = 961,749.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464,014.70/2,196,022.05 = 961,749.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464,014.70x = 2,196,022.05 × 961,749.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464,014.70x = 2,112,023,986,985.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,112,023,986,985.30/1,464,014.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442,624.85

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