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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997,126.71, 5,995,634.61 and 964,467.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997,126.71, 5,995,634.61 and 964,467.27 is: 1,446,687.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997,126.71 : 5,995,634.61 = 964,467.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997,126.71/5,995,634.61 = 964,467.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997,126.71x = 5,995,634.61 × 964,467.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997,126.71x = 5,782,593,344,224.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,782,593,344,224.22/3,997,126.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446,687.52

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