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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,561,495.40, 3,842,243.10 and 964,416.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,561,495.40, 3,842,243.10 and 964,416.78 is: 1,446,625.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,561,495.40 : 3,842,243.10 = 964,416.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,561,495.40/3,842,243.10 = 964,416.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,561,495.40x = 3,842,243.10 × 964,416.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,561,495.40x = 3,705,523,718,479.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,705,523,718,479.22/2,561,495.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446,625.17

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