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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356,987.60, 2,035,481.40 and 958,856.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356,987.60, 2,035,481.40 and 958,856.40 is: 1,438,284.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356,987.60 : 2,035,481.40 = 958,856.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356,987.60/2,035,481.40 = 958,856.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356,987.60x = 2,035,481.40 × 958,856.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356,987.60x = 1,951,734,367,470.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,734,367,470.96/1,356,987.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438,284.60

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