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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,560,072.96, 3,840,670.28 and 962,636.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,560,072.96, 3,840,670.28 and 962,636.05 is: 1,444,164.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,560,072.96 : 3,840,670.28 = 962,636.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,560,072.96/3,840,670.28 = 962,636.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,560,072.96x = 3,840,670.28 × 962,636.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,560,072.96x = 3,697,167,667,691.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,697,167,667,691.59/2,560,072.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444,164.96

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