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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379,631.24, 3,568,222.14 and 959,305.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379,631.24, 3,568,222.14 and 959,305.96 is: 1,438,465.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379,631.24 : 3,568,222.14 = 959,305.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379,631.24/3,568,222.14 = 959,305.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379,631.24x = 3,568,222.14 × 959,305.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379,631.24x = 3,423,016,765,505.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,423,016,765,505.95/2,379,631.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438,465.22

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