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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977,587.51, 4,465,958.61 and 955,569.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977,587.51, 4,465,958.61 and 955,569.33 is: 1,433,218.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977,587.51 : 4,465,958.61 = 955,569.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977,587.51/4,465,958.61 = 955,569.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977,587.51x = 4,465,958.61 × 955,569.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977,587.51x = 4,267,533,076,765.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,267,533,076,765.43/2,977,587.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433,218.36

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