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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558,193, 3,835,265.30 and 960,578.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558,193, 3,835,265.30 and 960,578.16 is: 1,440,107.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558,193 : 3,835,265.30 = 960,578.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558,193/3,835,265.30 = 960,578.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558,193x = 3,835,265.30 × 960,578.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558,193x = 3,684,072,084,985.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,684,072,084,985.85/2,558,193
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440,107.17

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