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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638,544.04, 3,957,980.22 and 955,662.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638,544.04, 3,957,980.22 and 955,662.12 is: 1,433,552.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638,544.04 : 3,957,980.22 = 955,662.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638,544.04/3,957,980.22 = 955,662.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638,544.04x = 3,957,980.22 × 955,662.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638,544.04x = 3,782,491,767,963.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,782,491,767,963.27/2,638,544.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433,552.64

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