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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997,137.18, 5,995,650.39 and 964,477.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997,137.18, 5,995,650.39 and 964,477.74 is: 1,446,703.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997,137.18 : 5,995,650.39 = 964,477.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997,137.18/5,995,650.39 = 964,477.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997,137.18x = 5,995,650.39 × 964,477.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997,137.18x = 5,782,671,337,977.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,782,671,337,977.32/3,997,137.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446,703.25

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