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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482,479.40, 3,723,719.10 and 966,232.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482,479.40, 3,723,719.10 and 966,232.30 is: 1,449,348.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482,479.40 : 3,723,719.10 = 966,232.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482,479.40/3,723,719.10 = 966,232.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482,479.40x = 3,723,719.10 × 966,232.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482,479.40x = 3,597,977,670,546.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,597,977,670,546.93/2,482,479.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,348.45

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