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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,585,707.64, 3,877,214.92 and 965,143.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,585,707.64, 3,877,214.92 and 965,143.98 is: 1,447,213.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,585,707.64 : 3,877,214.92 = 965,143.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,585,707.64/3,877,214.92 = 965,143.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,585,707.64x = 3,877,214.92 × 965,143.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,585,707.64x = 3,742,070,639,204.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,742,070,639,204.18/2,585,707.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447,213.36

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