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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649,662.40, 3,974,493.60 and 966,547.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649,662.40, 3,974,493.60 and 966,547.20 is: 1,449,820.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649,662.40 : 3,974,493.60 = 966,547.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649,662.40/3,974,493.60 = 966,547.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649,662.40x = 3,974,493.60 × 966,547.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649,662.40x = 3,841,535,660,497.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,841,535,660,497.92/2,649,662.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,820.80

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