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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,859,682.96, 4,290,141.64 and 966,382.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,859,682.96, 4,290,141.64 and 966,382.48 is: 1,449,782.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,859,682.96 : 4,290,141.64 = 966,382.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,859,682.96/4,290,141.64 = 966,382.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,859,682.96x = 4,290,141.64 × 966,382.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,859,682.96x = 4,145,917,717,614.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,145,917,717,614.47/2,859,682.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,782.29

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