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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,957,187.74, 4,435,943.04 and 935,280.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,957,187.74, 4,435,943.04 and 935,280.71 is: 1,402,972.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,957,187.74 : 4,435,943.04 = 935,280.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,957,187.74/4,435,943.04 = 935,280.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,957,187.74x = 4,435,943.04 × 935,280.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,957,187.74x = 4,148,851,955,970.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,148,851,955,970.76/2,957,187.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402,972.12

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