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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952,536.40, 4,428,804.60 and 957,992.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952,536.40, 4,428,804.60 and 957,992.40 is: 1,436,988.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952,536.40 : 4,428,804.60 = 957,992.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952,536.40/4,428,804.60 = 957,992.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952,536.40x = 4,428,804.60 × 957,992.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952,536.40x = 4,242,761,147,885.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,242,761,147,885.04/2,952,536.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436,988.60

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