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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,557,017.64, 3,835,942.62 and 959,706.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,557,017.64, 3,835,942.62 and 959,706.28 is: 1,439,715.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,557,017.64 : 3,835,942.62 = 959,706.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,557,017.64/3,835,942.62 = 959,706.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,557,017.64x = 3,835,942.62 × 959,706.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,557,017.64x = 3,681,378,222,133.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,681,378,222,133.65/2,557,017.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439,715.61

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