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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452,557.76, 3,679,772.98 and 956,766.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452,557.76, 3,679,772.98 and 956,766.40 is: 1,435,514.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452,557.76 : 3,679,772.98 = 956,766.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452,557.76/3,679,772.98 = 956,766.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452,557.76x = 3,679,772.98 × 956,766.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452,557.76x = 3,520,683,146,891.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,520,683,146,891.87/2,452,557.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435,514.88

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