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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452,555.76, 3,679,769.98 and 956,764.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452,555.76, 3,679,769.98 and 956,764.40 is: 1,435,511.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452,555.76 : 3,679,769.98 = 956,764.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452,555.76/3,679,769.98 = 956,764.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452,555.76x = 3,679,769.98 × 956,764.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452,555.76x = 3,520,672,917,052.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,520,672,917,052.71/2,452,555.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435,511.87

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