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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,556,806.39, 3,834,212.87 and 958,497.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,556,806.39, 3,834,212.87 and 958,497.38 is: 1,437,372.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,556,806.39 : 3,834,212.87 = 958,497.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,556,806.39/3,834,212.87 = 958,497.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,556,806.39x = 3,834,212.87 × 958,497.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,556,806.39x = 3,675,082,973,482.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,675,082,973,482.46/2,556,806.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437,372.42

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