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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,490,580.62, 5,235,287.73 and 966,491.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,490,580.62, 5,235,287.73 and 966,491.02 is: 1,449,575.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,490,580.62 : 5,235,287.73 = 966,491.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,490,580.62/5,235,287.73 = 966,491.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,490,580.62x = 5,235,287.73 × 966,491.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,490,580.62x = 5,059,858,578,161.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,059,858,578,161.19/3,490,580.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,575.05

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