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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555,551, 3,832,203.84 and 956,992.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555,551, 3,832,203.84 and 956,992.92 is: 1,435,068.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555,551 : 3,832,203.84 = 956,992.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555,551/3,832,203.84 = 956,992.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555,551x = 3,832,203.84 × 956,992.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555,551x = 3,667,391,942,876.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,667,391,942,876.81/2,555,551
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435,068.97

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