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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,556,781.74, 3,834,176.31 and 958,473

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,556,781.74, 3,834,176.31 and 958,473 is: 1,437,336.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,556,781.74 : 3,834,176.31 = 958,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,556,781.74/3,834,176.31 = 958,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,556,781.74x = 3,834,176.31 × 958,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,556,781.74x = 3,674,954,470,374.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,674,954,470,374.63/2,556,781.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437,336.01

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