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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555,999.20, 3,832,540.80 and 958,614.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555,999.20, 3,832,540.80 and 958,614.40 is: 1,437,374.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555,999.20 : 3,832,540.80 = 958,614.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555,999.20/3,832,540.80 = 958,614.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555,999.20x = 3,832,540.80 × 958,614.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555,999.20x = 3,673,928,799,467.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,673,928,799,467.52/2,555,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437,374.78

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