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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152,962.42, 3,227,225.64 and 955,448.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152,962.42, 3,227,225.64 and 955,448.70 is: 1,432,188.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152,962.42 : 3,227,225.64 = 955,448.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152,962.42/3,227,225.64 = 955,448.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152,962.42x = 3,227,225.64 × 955,448.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152,962.42x = 3,083,448,542,344.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,083,448,542,344.67/2,152,962.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432,188.74

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