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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,556,842.76, 3,834,267.44 and 958,533.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,556,842.76, 3,834,267.44 and 958,533.75 is: 1,437,426.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,556,842.76 : 3,834,267.44 = 958,533.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,556,842.76/3,834,267.44 = 958,533.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,556,842.76x = 3,834,267.44 × 958,533.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,556,842.76x = 3,675,274,742,973.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,675,274,742,973.43/2,556,842.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437,426.97

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