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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314,816.86, 3,472,225.68 and 966,243.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314,816.86, 3,472,225.68 and 966,243.84 is: 1,449,365.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314,816.86 : 3,472,225.68 = 966,243.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314,816.86/3,472,225.68 = 966,243.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314,816.86x = 3,472,225.68 × 966,243.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314,816.86x = 3,355,016,674,389.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,016,674,389.81/2,314,816.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,365.92

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