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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649,179.82, 3,974,362.32 and 966,283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649,179.82, 3,974,362.32 and 966,283.32 is: 1,449,641.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649,179.82 : 3,974,362.32 = 966,283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649,179.82/3,974,362.32 = 966,283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649,179.82x = 3,974,362.32 × 966,283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649,179.82x = 3,840,360,017,452.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,840,360,017,452.50/2,649,179.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,641.13

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