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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452,553.76, 3,679,766.98 and 956,762.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452,553.76, 3,679,766.98 and 956,762.40 is: 1,435,508.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452,553.76 : 3,679,766.98 = 956,762.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452,553.76/3,679,766.98 = 956,762.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452,553.76x = 3,679,766.98 × 956,762.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452,553.76x = 3,520,662,687,225.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,520,662,687,225.55/2,452,553.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435,508.87

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