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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406,102.42, 3,609,608.82 and 966,897.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406,102.42, 3,609,608.82 and 966,897.86 is: 1,450,529.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406,102.42 : 3,609,608.82 = 966,897.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406,102.42/3,609,608.82 = 966,897.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406,102.42x = 3,609,608.82 × 966,897.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406,102.42x = 3,490,123,047,564.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,490,123,047,564.06/2,406,102.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450,529.71

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