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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231,927.92, 3,348,322.80 and 952,516.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231,927.92, 3,348,322.80 and 952,516.72 is: 1,428,958.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231,927.92 : 3,348,322.80 = 952,516.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231,927.92/3,348,322.80 = 952,516.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231,927.92x = 3,348,322.80 × 952,516.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231,927.92x = 3,189,333,450,957.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189,333,450,957.22/2,231,927.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428,958.98

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