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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317,648, 3,478,014.56 and 952,541.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317,648, 3,478,014.56 and 952,541.28 is: 1,429,445.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317,648 : 3,478,014.56 = 952,541.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317,648/3,478,014.56 = 952,541.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317,648x = 3,478,014.56 × 952,541.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317,648x = 3,312,952,440,841.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,952,440,841.04/2,317,648
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429,445.90

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