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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555,420.67, 3,832,008.75 and 956,862.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555,420.67, 3,832,008.75 and 956,862.72 is: 1,434,873.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555,420.67 : 3,832,008.75 = 956,862.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555,420.67/3,832,008.75 = 956,862.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555,420.67x = 3,832,008.75 × 956,862.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555,420.67x = 3,666,706,315,588.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,666,706,315,588.80/2,555,420.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434,873.86

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