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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558,223.96, 3,835,311.57 and 960,609.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558,223.96, 3,835,311.57 and 960,609.12 is: 1,440,153.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558,223.96 : 3,835,311.57 = 960,609.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558,223.96/3,835,311.57 = 960,609.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558,223.96x = 3,835,311.57 × 960,609.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558,223.96x = 3,684,235,272,183.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,684,235,272,183.52/2,558,223.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440,153.53

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