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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951,308.40, 4,427,584.67 and 956,608.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951,308.40, 4,427,584.67 and 956,608.88 is: 1,435,114.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951,308.40 : 4,427,584.67 = 956,608.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951,308.40/4,427,584.67 = 956,608.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951,308.40x = 4,427,584.67 × 956,608.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951,308.40x = 4,235,466,792,527.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,235,466,792,527.47/2,951,308.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435,114.95

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