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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558,423.52, 3,836,934.72 and 960,863.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558,423.52, 3,836,934.72 and 960,863.04 is: 1,441,031.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558,423.52 : 3,836,934.72 = 960,863.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558,423.52/3,836,934.72 = 960,863.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558,423.52x = 3,836,934.72 × 960,863.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558,423.52x = 3,686,768,759,340.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,686,768,759,340.75/2,558,423.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441,031.45

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