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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,860,249.40, 4,289,106.90 and 966,476.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,860,249.40, 4,289,106.90 and 966,476.60 is: 1,449,286.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,860,249.40 : 4,289,106.90 = 966,476.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,860,249.40/4,289,106.90 = 966,476.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,860,249.40x = 4,289,106.90 × 966,476.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,860,249.40x = 4,145,321,453,748.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,145,321,453,748.54/2,860,249.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,286.71

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