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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231,989.17, 3,348,414.68 and 952,577.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231,989.17, 3,348,414.68 and 952,577.97 is: 1,429,050.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231,989.17 : 3,348,414.68 = 952,577.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231,989.17/3,348,414.68 = 952,577.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231,989.17x = 3,348,414.68 × 952,577.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231,989.17x = 3,189,626,053,829.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189,626,053,829.71/2,231,989.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429,050.86

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