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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558,213.90, 3,835,296.57 and 960,599.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558,213.90, 3,835,296.57 and 960,599.02 is: 1,440,138.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558,213.90 : 3,835,296.57 = 960,599.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558,213.90/3,835,296.57 = 960,599.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558,213.90x = 3,835,296.57 × 960,599.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558,213.90x = 3,684,182,126,551.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,684,182,126,551.36/2,558,213.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440,138.42

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