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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371,810.26, 3,558,380.52 and 952,862.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371,810.26, 3,558,380.52 and 952,862.78 is: 1,429,561.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371,810.26 : 3,558,380.52 = 952,862.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371,810.26/3,558,380.52 = 952,862.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371,810.26x = 3,558,380.52 × 952,862.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371,810.26x = 3,390,648,354,585.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,390,648,354,585.05/2,371,810.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429,561.38

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