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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952,357.40, 4,428,536.10 and 957,813.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952,357.40, 4,428,536.10 and 957,813.40 is: 1,436,720.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952,357.40 : 4,428,536.10 = 957,813.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952,357.40/4,428,536.10 = 957,813.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952,357.40x = 4,428,536.10 × 957,813.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952,357.40x = 4,241,711,218,963.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,241,711,218,963.74/2,952,357.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436,720.10

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