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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,641,212.40, 3,961,818.60 and 958,097.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,641,212.40, 3,961,818.60 and 958,097.20 is: 1,437,145.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,641,212.40 : 3,961,818.60 = 958,097.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,641,212.40/3,961,818.60 = 958,097.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,641,212.40x = 3,961,818.60 × 958,097.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,641,212.40x = 3,795,807,307,567.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,795,807,307,567.92/2,641,212.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437,145.80

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