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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754,737.40, 4,129,739.52 and 957,387.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754,737.40, 4,129,739.52 and 957,387.36 is: 1,435,258.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754,737.40 : 4,129,739.52 = 957,387.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754,737.40/4,129,739.52 = 957,387.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754,737.40x = 4,129,739.52 × 957,387.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754,737.40x = 3,953,760,416,540.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,953,760,416,540.47/2,754,737.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435,258.55

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