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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474,051.40, 3,708,917.10 and 958,768.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474,051.40, 3,708,917.10 and 958,768.20 is: 1,437,315.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474,051.40 : 3,708,917.10 = 958,768.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474,051.40/3,708,917.10 = 958,768.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474,051.40x = 3,708,917.10 × 958,768.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474,051.40x = 3,555,991,771,916.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,555,991,771,916.22/2,474,051.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437,315.24

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