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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,949,311, 5,923,985.94 and 957,495

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,949,311, 5,923,985.94 and 957,495 is: 1,436,247.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,949,311 : 5,923,985.94 = 957,495 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,949,311/5,923,985.94 = 957,495/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,949,311x = 5,923,985.94 × 957,495
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,949,311x = 5,672,186,917,620.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,672,186,917,620.30/3,949,311
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436,247.21

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