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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952,392.40, 4,428,588.60 and 957,848.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952,392.40, 4,428,588.60 and 957,848.40 is: 1,436,772.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952,392.40 : 4,428,588.60 = 957,848.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952,392.40/4,428,588.60 = 957,848.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952,392.40x = 4,428,588.60 × 957,848.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952,392.40x = 4,241,916,504,768.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,241,916,504,768.24/2,952,392.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436,772.60

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