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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474,139.40, 3,709,049.10 and 958,856.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474,139.40, 3,709,049.10 and 958,856.20 is: 1,437,447.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474,139.40 : 3,709,049.10 = 958,856.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474,139.40/3,709,049.10 = 958,856.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474,139.40x = 3,709,049.10 × 958,856.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474,139.40x = 3,556,444,725,639.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556,444,725,639.42/2,474,139.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437,447.19

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