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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558,229.40, 2,337,344.10 and 957,241.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558,229.40, 2,337,344.10 and 957,241.80 is: 1,435,862.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558,229.40 : 2,337,344.10 = 957,241.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558,229.40/2,337,344.10 = 957,241.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558,229.40x = 2,337,344.10 × 957,241.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558,229.40x = 2,237,403,473,503.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,237,403,473,503.38/1,558,229.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435,862.70

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