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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317,650, 3,478,017.56 and 952,543.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317,650, 3,478,017.56 and 952,543.28 is: 1,429,448.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317,650 : 3,478,017.56 = 952,543.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317,650/3,478,017.56 = 952,543.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317,650x = 3,478,017.56 × 952,543.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317,650x = 3,312,962,254,500.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,962,254,500.00/2,317,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429,448.90

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