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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649,179.35, 3,974,361.60 and 966,282.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649,179.35, 3,974,361.60 and 966,282.85 is: 1,449,640.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649,179.35 : 3,974,361.60 = 966,282.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649,179.35/3,974,361.60 = 966,282.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649,179.35x = 3,974,361.60 × 966,282.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649,179.35x = 3,840,357,453,778.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,840,357,453,778.56/2,649,179.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,640.42

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