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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,978,027.82, 4,466,619.90 and 956,005.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,978,027.82, 4,466,619.90 and 956,005.44 is: 1,433,872.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,978,027.82 : 4,466,619.90 = 956,005.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,978,027.82/4,466,619.90 = 956,005.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,978,027.82x = 4,466,619.90 × 956,005.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,978,027.82x = 4,270,112,922,812.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,270,112,922,812.26/2,978,027.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433,872.74

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