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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277,674.40, 1,916,511.60 and 958,809.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277,674.40, 1,916,511.60 and 958,809.80 is: 1,438,214.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277,674.40 : 1,916,511.60 = 958,809.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277,674.40/1,916,511.60 = 958,809.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277,674.40x = 1,916,511.60 × 958,809.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277,674.40x = 1,837,570,103,893.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837,570,103,893.68/1,277,674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438,214.70

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