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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,859,690.96, 4,290,153.66 and 966,390.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,859,690.96, 4,290,153.66 and 966,390.48 is: 1,449,794.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,859,690.96 : 4,290,153.66 = 966,390.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,859,690.96/4,290,153.66 = 966,390.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,859,690.96x = 4,290,153.66 × 966,390.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,859,690.96x = 4,145,963,654,761.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,145,963,654,761.16/2,859,690.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,794.30

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