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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558,296.80, 3,836,743.20 and 960,739.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558,296.80, 3,836,743.20 and 960,739.20 is: 1,440,845.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558,296.80 : 3,836,743.20 = 960,739.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558,296.80/3,836,743.20 = 960,739.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558,296.80x = 3,836,743.20 × 960,739.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558,296.80x = 3,686,109,592,573.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,686,109,592,573.44/2,558,296.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440,845.17

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