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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,648,936.55, 3,973,997.13 and 966,040.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,648,936.55, 3,973,997.13 and 966,040.05 is: 1,449,276.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,648,936.55 : 3,973,997.13 = 966,040.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,648,936.55/3,973,997.13 = 966,040.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,648,936.55x = 3,973,997.13 × 966,040.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,648,936.55x = 3,839,040,386,165.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,839,040,386,165.06/2,648,936.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,276.08

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