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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649,231.48, 3,971,451.24 and 965,941.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649,231.48, 3,971,451.24 and 965,941.32 is: 1,448,038.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649,231.48 : 3,971,451.24 = 965,941.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649,231.48/3,971,451.24 = 965,941.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649,231.48x = 3,971,451.24 × 965,941.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649,231.48x = 3,836,188,853,081.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,836,188,853,081.24/2,649,231.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448,038.38

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