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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,559,811.36, 3,840,289.72 and 962,388.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,559,811.36, 3,840,289.72 and 962,388.28 is: 1,443,797.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,559,811.36 : 3,840,289.72 = 962,388.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,559,811.36/3,840,289.72 = 962,388.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,559,811.36x = 3,840,289.72 × 962,388.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,559,811.36x = 3,695,849,818,332.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,695,849,818,332.48/2,559,811.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443,797.73

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