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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,560,038.46, 3,840,205.31 and 962,615.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,560,038.46, 3,840,205.31 and 962,615.39 is: 1,443,978.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,560,038.46 : 3,840,205.31 = 962,615.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,560,038.46/3,840,205.31 = 962,615.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,560,038.46x = 3,840,205.31 × 962,615.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,560,038.46x = 3,696,640,712,964.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,696,640,712,964.69/2,560,038.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443,978.59

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