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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379,158.88, 3,568,691.28 and 959,182.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379,158.88, 3,568,691.28 and 959,182.56 is: 1,438,754.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379,158.88 : 3,568,691.28 = 959,182.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379,158.88/3,568,691.28 = 959,182.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379,158.88x = 3,568,691.28 × 959,182.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379,158.88x = 3,423,026,437,800.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,423,026,437,800.08/2,379,158.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438,754.88

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