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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,949,155, 5,923,732.50 and 957,339

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,949,155, 5,923,732.50 and 957,339 is: 1,436,008.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,949,155 : 5,923,732.50 = 957,339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,949,155/5,923,732.50 = 957,339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,949,155x = 5,923,732.50 × 957,339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,949,155x = 5,671,020,147,817.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,671,020,147,817.50/3,949,155
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436,008.50

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