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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649,424.40, 3,974,428.20 and 966,892.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649,424.40, 3,974,428.20 and 966,892.40 is: 1,450,445.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649,424.40 : 3,974,428.20 = 966,892.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649,424.40/3,974,428.20 = 966,892.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649,424.40x = 3,974,428.20 × 966,892.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649,424.40x = 3,842,844,420,925.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,842,844,420,925.68/2,649,424.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450,445.02

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