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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,860,241.40, 4,289,094.90 and 966,468.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,860,241.40, 4,289,094.90 and 966,468.60 is: 1,449,274.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,860,241.40 : 4,289,094.90 = 966,468.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,860,241.40/4,289,094.90 = 966,468.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,860,241.40x = 4,289,094.90 × 966,468.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,860,241.40x = 4,145,275,543,270.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,145,275,543,270.14/2,860,241.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,274.72

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