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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649,117.40, 3,973,967.70 and 966,585.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649,117.40, 3,973,967.70 and 966,585.40 is: 1,449,984.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649,117.40 : 3,973,967.70 = 966,585.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649,117.40/3,973,967.70 = 966,585.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649,117.40x = 3,973,967.70 × 966,585.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649,117.40x = 3,841,179,158,891.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,841,179,158,891.58/2,649,117.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,984.50

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