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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953,181.80, 4,429,772.70 and 958,637.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953,181.80, 4,429,772.70 and 958,637.80 is: 1,437,956.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953,181.80 : 4,429,772.70 = 958,637.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953,181.80/4,429,772.70 = 958,637.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953,181.80x = 4,429,772.70 × 958,637.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953,181.80x = 4,246,547,555,628.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,246,547,555,628.06/2,953,181.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437,956.70

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