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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,557,016.64, 3,835,941.12 and 959,705.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,557,016.64, 3,835,941.12 and 959,705.28 is: 1,439,714.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,557,016.64 : 3,835,941.12 = 959,705.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,557,016.64/3,835,941.12 = 959,705.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,557,016.64x = 3,835,941.12 × 959,705.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,557,016.64x = 3,681,372,946,633.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,681,372,946,633.11/2,557,016.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439,714.11

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