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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371,849.62, 3,558,438.72 and 952,902.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371,849.62, 3,558,438.72 and 952,902.15 is: 1,429,620.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371,849.62 : 3,558,438.72 = 952,902.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371,849.62/3,558,438.72 = 952,902.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371,849.62x = 3,558,438.72 × 952,902.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371,849.62x = 3,390,843,906,931.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,390,843,906,931.25/2,371,849.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429,620.11

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