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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,859,488.70, 4,289,233.05 and 966,202.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,859,488.70, 4,289,233.05 and 966,202.80 is: 1,449,304.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,859,488.70 : 4,289,233.05 = 966,202.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,859,488.70/4,289,233.05 = 966,202.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,859,488.70x = 4,289,233.05 × 966,202.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,859,488.70x = 4,144,268,982,762.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,144,268,982,762.54/2,859,488.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,304.20

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