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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950,704.94, 5,926,014.21 and 958,888.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950,704.94, 5,926,014.21 and 958,888.94 is: 1,438,322.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950,704.94 : 5,926,014.21 = 958,888.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950,704.94/5,926,014.21 = 958,888.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950,704.94x = 5,926,014.21 × 958,888.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950,704.94x = 5,682,389,484,251.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,682,389,484,251.84/3,950,704.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438,322.92

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