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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,378,789.16, 3,567,177.72 and 958,463.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,378,789.16, 3,567,177.72 and 958,463.88 is: 1,437,290.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378,789.16 : 3,567,177.72 = 958,463.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378,789.16/3,567,177.72 = 958,463.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378,789.16x = 3,567,177.72 × 958,463.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378,789.16x = 3,419,010,998,160.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,419,010,998,160.75/2,378,789.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437,290.47

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