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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,556,844.76, 3,834,270.43 and 958,535.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,556,844.76, 3,834,270.43 and 958,535.75 is: 1,437,429.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,556,844.76 : 3,834,270.43 = 958,535.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,556,844.76/3,834,270.43 = 958,535.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,556,844.76x = 3,834,270.43 × 958,535.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,556,844.76x = 3,675,285,282,322.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,675,285,282,322.87/2,556,844.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437,429.97

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