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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953,037.80, 4,429,556.70 and 958,493.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953,037.80, 4,429,556.70 and 958,493.80 is: 1,437,740.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953,037.80 : 4,429,556.70 = 958,493.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953,037.80/4,429,556.70 = 958,493.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953,037.80x = 4,429,556.70 × 958,493.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953,037.80x = 4,245,702,633,698.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,245,702,633,698.46/2,953,037.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437,740.70

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