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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317,656.50, 3,478,027.31 and 952,549.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317,656.50, 3,478,027.31 and 952,549.70 is: 1,429,458.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317,656.50 : 3,478,027.31 = 952,549.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317,656.50/3,478,027.31 = 952,549.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317,656.50x = 3,478,027.31 × 952,549.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317,656.50x = 3,312,993,870,732.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,993,870,732.31/2,317,656.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429,458.54

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