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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474,136.40, 3,709,044.60 and 958,853.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474,136.40, 3,709,044.60 and 958,853.20 is: 1,437,442.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474,136.40 : 3,709,044.60 = 958,853.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474,136.40/3,709,044.60 = 958,853.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474,136.40x = 3,709,044.60 × 958,853.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474,136.40x = 3,556,429,283,652.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556,429,283,652.72/2,474,136.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437,442.69

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