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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,860,254.40, 4,289,114.40 and 966,481.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,860,254.40, 4,289,114.40 and 966,481.60 is: 1,449,294.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,860,254.40 : 4,289,114.40 = 966,481.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,860,254.40/4,289,114.40 = 966,481.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,860,254.40x = 4,289,114.40 × 966,481.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,860,254.40x = 4,145,350,147,895.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,145,350,147,895.04/2,860,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,294.21

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