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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649,631.50, 3,974,512.86 and 966,735

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649,631.50, 3,974,512.86 and 966,735 is: 1,450,126.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649,631.50 : 3,974,512.86 = 966,735 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649,631.50/3,974,512.86 = 966,735/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649,631.50x = 3,974,512.86 × 966,735
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649,631.50x = 3,842,300,689,712.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,842,300,689,712.10/2,649,631.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450,126.44

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