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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,646,031.40, 3,969,047.10 and 962,916.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,646,031.40, 3,969,047.10 and 962,916.20 is: 1,444,374.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,646,031.40 : 3,969,047.10 = 962,916.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,646,031.40/3,969,047.10 = 962,916.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,646,031.40x = 3,969,047.10 × 962,916.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,646,031.40x = 3,821,859,751,153.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,821,859,751,153.02/2,646,031.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444,374.30

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