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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638,535.04, 3,957,966.72 and 955,653.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638,535.04, 3,957,966.72 and 955,653.12 is: 1,433,539.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638,535.04 : 3,957,966.72 = 955,653.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638,535.04/3,957,966.72 = 955,653.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638,535.04x = 3,957,966.72 × 955,653.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638,535.04x = 3,782,443,244,824.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,782,443,244,824.17/2,638,535.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433,539.14

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