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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371,816.89, 3,558,390.45 and 952,869.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371,816.89, 3,558,390.45 and 952,869.42 is: 1,429,571.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371,816.89 : 3,558,390.45 = 952,869.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371,816.89/3,558,390.45 = 952,869.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371,816.89x = 3,558,390.45 × 952,869.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371,816.89x = 3,390,681,444,225.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,390,681,444,225.04/2,371,816.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429,571.34

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