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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652,661.60, 3,979,387.44 and 946,672.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652,661.60, 3,979,387.44 and 946,672.48 is: 1,420,149.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652,661.60 : 3,979,387.44 = 946,672.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652,661.60/3,979,387.44 = 946,672.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652,661.60x = 3,979,387.44 × 946,672.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652,661.60x = 3,767,176,576,705.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,767,176,576,705.65/2,652,661.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420,149.70

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