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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377,241.52, 3,565,823.40 and 957,261.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377,241.52, 3,565,823.40 and 957,261.84 is: 1,435,877.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377,241.52 : 3,565,823.40 = 957,261.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377,241.52/3,565,823.40 = 957,261.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377,241.52x = 3,565,823.40 × 957,261.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377,241.52x = 3,413,426,668,999.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,413,426,668,999.06/2,377,241.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435,877.10

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