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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377,064.40, 3,562,486.20 and 955,957.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377,064.40, 3,562,486.20 and 955,957.20 is: 1,432,684.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377,064.40 : 3,562,486.20 = 955,957.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377,064.40/3,562,486.20 = 955,957.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377,064.40x = 3,562,486.20 × 955,957.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377,064.40x = 3,405,584,332,790.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,405,584,332,790.64/2,377,064.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432,684.93

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