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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474,101.29, 3,709,987.30 and 958,493.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474,101.29, 3,709,987.30 and 958,493.89 is: 1,437,289.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474,101.29 : 3,709,987.30 = 958,493.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474,101.29/3,709,987.30 = 958,493.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474,101.29x = 3,709,987.30 × 958,493.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474,101.29x = 3,556,000,140,477.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556,000,140,477.66/2,474,101.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437,289.64

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