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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950,729.44, 5,926,050.96 and 958,913.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950,729.44, 5,926,050.96 and 958,913.44 is: 1,438,359.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950,729.44 : 5,926,050.96 = 958,913.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950,729.44/5,926,050.96 = 958,913.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950,729.44x = 5,926,050.96 × 958,913.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950,729.44x = 5,682,569,911,668.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,682,569,911,668.90/3,950,729.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438,359.67

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