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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636,868.81, 3,955,698.03 and 954,365.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636,868.81, 3,955,698.03 and 954,365.97 is: 1,431,691.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636,868.81 : 3,955,698.03 = 954,365.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636,868.81/3,955,698.03 = 954,365.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636,868.81x = 3,955,698.03 × 954,365.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636,868.81x = 3,775,183,587,428.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,775,183,587,428.04/2,636,868.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431,691.85

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