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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460,606.40, 3,691,831.20 and 965,771.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460,606.40, 3,691,831.20 and 965,771.20 is: 1,449,018.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460,606.40 : 3,691,831.20 = 965,771.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460,606.40/3,691,831.20 = 965,771.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460,606.40x = 3,691,831.20 × 965,771.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460,606.40x = 3,565,464,248,221.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,565,464,248,221.44/2,460,606.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,018.52

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