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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649,205.63, 3,974,400.96 and 966,309.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649,205.63, 3,974,400.96 and 966,309.13 is: 1,449,679.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649,205.63 : 3,974,400.96 = 966,309.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649,205.63/3,974,400.96 = 966,309.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649,205.63x = 3,974,400.96 × 966,309.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649,205.63x = 3,840,499,933,928.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,840,499,933,928.76/2,649,205.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,679.82

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