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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474,138.40, 3,709,047.60 and 958,855.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474,138.40, 3,709,047.60 and 958,855.20 is: 1,437,445.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474,138.40 : 3,709,047.60 = 958,855.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474,138.40/3,709,047.60 = 958,855.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474,138.40x = 3,709,047.60 × 958,855.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474,138.40x = 3,556,439,578,307.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556,439,578,307.52/2,474,138.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437,445.69

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