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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314,440.29, 3,469,978.95 and 966,988.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314,440.29, 3,469,978.95 and 966,988.23 is: 1,449,779.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314,440.29 : 3,469,978.95 = 966,988.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314,440.29/3,469,978.95 = 966,988.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314,440.29x = 3,469,978.95 × 966,988.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314,440.29x = 3,355,428,786,359.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,428,786,359.13/2,314,440.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,779.80

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