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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948,272.40, 4,422,408.60 and 953,728.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948,272.40, 4,422,408.60 and 953,728.40 is: 1,430,592.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948,272.40 : 4,422,408.60 = 953,728.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948,272.40/4,422,408.60 = 953,728.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948,272.40x = 4,422,408.60 × 953,728.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948,272.40x = 4,217,776,678,224.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,217,776,678,224.24/2,948,272.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430,592.60

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