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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,851,994.60, 4,277,834.46 and 958,540.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,851,994.60, 4,277,834.46 and 958,540.52 is: 1,437,757.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,851,994.60 : 4,277,834.46 = 958,540.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,851,994.60/4,277,834.46 = 958,540.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,851,994.60x = 4,277,834.46 × 958,540.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,851,994.60x = 4,100,477,667,762.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,100,477,667,762.32/2,851,994.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437,757.87

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