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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,557,062.72, 3,834,597.12 and 958,752.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,557,062.72, 3,834,597.12 and 958,752.96 is: 1,437,755.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,557,062.72 : 3,834,597.12 = 958,752.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,557,062.72/3,834,597.12 = 958,752.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,557,062.72x = 3,834,597.12 × 958,752.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,557,062.72x = 3,676,431,339,207.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,676,431,339,207.48/2,557,062.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437,755.64

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