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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460,596.40, 3,691,816.20 and 965,761.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460,596.40, 3,691,816.20 and 965,761.20 is: 1,449,003.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460,596.40 : 3,691,816.20 = 965,761.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460,596.40/3,691,816.20 = 965,761.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460,596.40x = 3,691,816.20 × 965,761.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460,596.40x = 3,565,412,843,491.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,565,412,843,491.44/2,460,596.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,003.52

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