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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,851,993.60, 4,277,832.96 and 958,539.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,851,993.60, 4,277,832.96 and 958,539.52 is: 1,437,756.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,851,993.60 : 4,277,832.96 = 958,539.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,851,993.60/4,277,832.96 = 958,539.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,851,993.60x = 4,277,832.96 × 958,539.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,851,993.60x = 4,100,471,952,118.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,100,471,952,118.58/2,851,993.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437,756.37

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