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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,096,746.96, 4,644,669.88 and 966,335.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,096,746.96, 4,644,669.88 and 966,335.44 is: 1,449,362.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,096,746.96 : 4,644,669.88 = 966,335.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,096,746.96/4,644,669.88 = 966,335.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,096,746.96x = 4,644,669.88 × 966,335.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,096,746.96x = 4,488,309,112,144.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,488,309,112,144.55/3,096,746.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,362.56

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