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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,556,848.76, 3,834,276.42 and 958,539.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,556,848.76, 3,834,276.42 and 958,539.76 is: 1,437,435.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,556,848.76 : 3,834,276.42 = 958,539.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,556,848.76/3,834,276.42 = 958,539.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,556,848.76x = 3,834,276.42 × 958,539.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,556,848.76x = 3,675,306,399,400.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,675,306,399,400.46/2,556,848.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437,435.98

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