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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405,632.77, 3,608,447.94 and 966,315.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405,632.77, 3,608,447.94 and 966,315.29 is: 1,449,472.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405,632.77 : 3,608,447.94 = 966,315.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405,632.77/3,608,447.94 = 966,315.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405,632.77x = 3,608,447.94 × 966,315.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405,632.77x = 3,486,898,399,548.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,486,898,399,548.76/2,405,632.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,472.44

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