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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950,737.92, 5,926,106.88 and 958,901.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950,737.92, 5,926,106.88 and 958,901.76 is: 1,438,352.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950,737.92 : 5,926,106.88 = 958,901.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950,737.92/5,926,106.88 = 958,901.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950,737.92x = 5,926,106.88 × 958,901.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950,737.92x = 5,682,554,317,180.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,682,554,317,180.11/3,950,737.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438,352.64

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