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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,648,929.67, 3,973,986.80 and 966,033.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,648,929.67, 3,973,986.80 and 966,033.17 is: 1,449,265.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,648,929.67 : 3,973,986.80 = 966,033.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,648,929.67/3,973,986.80 = 966,033.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,648,929.67x = 3,973,986.80 × 966,033.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,648,929.67x = 3,839,003,065,942.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,839,003,065,942.16/2,648,929.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,265.76

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