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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425,152.40, 3,636,263.36 and 966,423.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425,152.40, 3,636,263.36 and 966,423.20 is: 1,449,050.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425,152.40 : 3,636,263.36 = 966,423.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425,152.40/3,636,263.36 = 966,423.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425,152.40x = 3,636,263.36 × 966,423.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425,152.40x = 3,514,169,272,413.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,514,169,272,413.95/2,425,152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,050.90

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