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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476,158.66, 3,715,068.87 and 959,891.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476,158.66, 3,715,068.87 and 959,891.04 is: 1,440,158.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476,158.66 : 3,715,068.87 = 959,891.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476,158.66/3,715,068.87 = 959,891.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476,158.66x = 3,715,068.87 × 959,891.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476,158.66x = 3,566,061,321,295.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,566,061,321,295.93/2,476,158.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440,158.65

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