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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375,972.32, 3,565,729.84 and 956,040.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375,972.32, 3,565,729.84 and 956,040.48 is: 1,434,773.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375,972.32 : 3,565,729.84 = 956,040.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375,972.32/3,565,729.84 = 956,040.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375,972.32x = 3,565,729.84 × 956,040.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375,972.32x = 3,408,982,067,783.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,408,982,067,783.92/2,375,972.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434,773.48

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