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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,641,161.60, 3,963,297.60 and 958,435.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,641,161.60, 3,963,297.60 and 958,435.20 is: 1,438,217.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,641,161.60 : 3,963,297.60 = 958,435.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,641,161.60/3,963,297.60 = 958,435.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,641,161.60x = 3,963,297.60 × 958,435.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,641,161.60x = 3,798,563,927,915.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,798,563,927,915.52/2,641,161.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438,217.16

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