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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385,429.76, 3,578,128.20 and 965,465.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385,429.76, 3,578,128.20 and 965,465.32 is: 1,448,191.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385,429.76 : 3,578,128.20 = 965,465.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385,429.76/3,578,128.20 = 965,465.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385,429.76x = 3,578,128.20 × 965,465.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385,429.76x = 3,454,558,687,614.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,454,558,687,614.02/2,385,429.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448,191.33

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