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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482,470.40, 3,723,705.60 and 966,223.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482,470.40, 3,723,705.60 and 966,223.30 is: 1,449,334.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482,470.40 : 3,723,705.60 = 966,223.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482,470.40/3,723,705.60 = 966,223.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482,470.40x = 3,723,705.60 × 966,223.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482,470.40x = 3,597,931,113,060.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,597,931,113,060.48/2,482,470.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,334.95

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