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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,786,994.41, 4,179,489.21 and 964,864.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,786,994.41, 4,179,489.21 and 964,864.58 is: 1,446,949.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,786,994.41 : 4,179,489.21 = 964,864.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,786,994.41/4,179,489.21 = 964,864.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,786,994.41x = 4,179,489.21 × 964,864.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,786,994.41x = 4,032,641,101,221.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,032,641,101,221.18/2,786,994.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446,949.83

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