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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649,248, 3,974,464.32 and 966,351.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649,248, 3,974,464.32 and 966,351.44 is: 1,449,743.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649,248 : 3,974,464.32 = 966,351.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649,248/3,974,464.32 = 966,351.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649,248x = 3,974,464.32 × 966,351.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649,248x = 3,840,729,318,860.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,840,729,318,860.62/2,649,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,743.22

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