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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377,342.72, 3,566,158.08 and 957,399.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377,342.72, 3,566,158.08 and 957,399.04 is: 1,436,156.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377,342.72 : 3,566,158.08 = 957,399.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377,342.72/3,566,158.08 = 957,399.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377,342.72x = 3,566,158.08 × 957,399.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377,342.72x = 3,414,236,322,280.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,414,236,322,280.24/2,377,342.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436,156.55

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