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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145,852.40, 3,218,778.60 and 966,204.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145,852.40, 3,218,778.60 and 966,204.40 is: 1,449,306.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145,852.40 : 3,218,778.60 = 966,204.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145,852.40/3,218,778.60 = 966,204.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145,852.40x = 3,218,778.60 × 966,204.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145,852.40x = 3,109,998,045,945.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,109,998,045,945.84/2,145,852.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,306.60

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