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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649,232.80, 3,974,441.63 and 966,336.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649,232.80, 3,974,441.63 and 966,336.30 is: 1,449,720.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649,232.80 : 3,974,441.63 = 966,336.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649,232.80/3,974,441.63 = 966,336.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649,232.80x = 3,974,441.63 × 966,336.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649,232.80x = 3,840,647,214,468.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,840,647,214,468.49/2,649,232.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,720.54

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