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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649,191.31, 3,974,379.59 and 966,294.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649,191.31, 3,974,379.59 and 966,294.81 is: 1,449,658.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649,191.31 : 3,974,379.59 = 966,294.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649,191.31/3,974,379.59 = 966,294.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649,191.31x = 3,974,379.59 × 966,294.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649,191.31x = 3,840,422,375,891.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,840,422,375,891.40/2,649,191.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,658.38

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