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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649,175.34, 3,974,355.59 and 966,278.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649,175.34, 3,974,355.59 and 966,278.84 is: 1,449,634.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649,175.34 : 3,974,355.59 = 966,278.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649,175.34/3,974,355.59 = 966,278.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649,175.34x = 3,974,355.59 × 966,278.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649,175.34x = 3,840,335,684,549.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,840,335,684,549.54/2,649,175.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,634.40

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