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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649,231.52, 3,974,439.84 and 966,335

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649,231.52, 3,974,439.84 and 966,335 is: 1,449,718.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649,231.52 : 3,974,439.84 = 966,335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649,231.52/3,974,439.84 = 966,335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649,231.52x = 3,974,439.84 × 966,335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649,231.52x = 3,840,640,322,786.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,840,640,322,786.40/2,649,231.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,718.64

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