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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382,872.35, 3,576,080.45 and 962,940.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382,872.35, 3,576,080.45 and 962,940.73 is: 1,445,127.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382,872.35 : 3,576,080.45 = 962,940.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382,872.35/3,576,080.45 = 962,940.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382,872.35x = 3,576,080.45 × 962,940.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382,872.35x = 3,443,553,519,061.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,443,553,519,061.73/2,382,872.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445,127.15

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