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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371,137.21, 3,557,371.82 and 952,189.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371,137.21, 3,557,371.82 and 952,189.77 is: 1,428,552.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371,137.21 : 3,557,371.82 = 952,189.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371,137.21/3,557,371.82 = 952,189.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371,137.21x = 3,557,371.82 × 952,189.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371,137.21x = 3,387,293,050,329.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,387,293,050,329.33/2,371,137.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428,552.10

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