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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958,242.70, 4,437,376.80 and 936,496.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958,242.70, 4,437,376.80 and 936,496.36 is: 1,404,748.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958,242.70 : 4,437,376.80 = 936,496.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958,242.70/4,437,376.80 = 936,496.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958,242.70x = 4,437,376.80 × 936,496.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958,242.70x = 4,155,587,221,148.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,155,587,221,148.45/2,958,242.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404,748.58

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