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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155,257.32, 3,232,885.98 and 956,897.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155,257.32, 3,232,885.98 and 956,897.96 is: 1,435,346.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155,257.32 : 3,232,885.98 = 956,897.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155,257.32/3,232,885.98 = 956,897.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155,257.32x = 3,232,885.98 × 956,897.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155,257.32x = 3,093,541,999,174.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,093,541,999,174.60/2,155,257.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435,346.94

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