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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665,995.17, 3,996,592.22 and 958,938.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665,995.17, 3,996,592.22 and 958,938.56 is: 1,437,544.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665,995.17 : 3,996,592.22 = 958,938.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665,995.17/3,996,592.22 = 958,938.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665,995.17x = 3,996,592.22 × 958,938.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665,995.17x = 3,832,486,393,550.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,832,486,393,550.79/2,665,995.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437,544.39

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