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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,641,877.40, 3,962,816.10 and 958,762.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,641,877.40, 3,962,816.10 and 958,762.20 is: 1,438,143.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,641,877.40 : 3,962,816.10 = 958,762.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,641,877.40/3,962,816.10 = 958,762.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,641,877.40x = 3,962,816.10 × 958,762.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,641,877.40x = 3,799,398,282,231.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,799,398,282,231.42/2,641,877.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438,143.30

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