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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,878,015.08, 4,315,578.50 and 958,250.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,878,015.08, 4,315,578.50 and 958,250.10 is: 1,436,894.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,878,015.08 : 4,315,578.50 = 958,250.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,878,015.08/4,315,578.50 = 958,250.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,878,015.08x = 4,315,578.50 × 958,250.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,878,015.08x = 4,135,403,529,182.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,135,403,529,182.85/2,878,015.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436,894.32

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