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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558,215.40, 3,835,298.82 and 960,600.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558,215.40, 3,835,298.82 and 960,600.52 is: 1,440,140.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558,215.40 : 3,835,298.82 = 960,600.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558,215.40/3,835,298.82 = 960,600.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558,215.40x = 3,835,298.82 × 960,600.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558,215.40x = 3,684,190,040,847.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,684,190,040,847.39/2,558,215.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440,140.67

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