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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555,084.55, 3,831,505.08 and 956,526.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555,084.55, 3,831,505.08 and 956,526.52 is: 1,434,369.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555,084.55 : 3,831,505.08 = 956,526.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555,084.55/3,831,505.08 = 956,526.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555,084.55x = 3,831,505.08 × 956,526.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555,084.55x = 3,664,936,219,933.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,664,936,219,933.52/2,555,084.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434,369.84

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