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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649,263.40, 3,973,895.10 and 966,148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649,263.40, 3,973,895.10 and 966,148.20 is: 1,449,222.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649,263.40 : 3,973,895.10 = 966,148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649,263.40/3,973,895.10 = 966,148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649,263.40x = 3,973,895.10 × 966,148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649,263.40x = 3,839,371,597,853.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,839,371,597,853.82/2,649,263.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,222.30

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