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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371,849.74, 3,558,438.92 and 952,902.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371,849.74, 3,558,438.92 and 952,902.27 is: 1,429,620.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371,849.74 : 3,558,438.92 = 952,902.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371,849.74/3,558,438.92 = 952,902.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371,849.74x = 3,558,438.92 × 952,902.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371,849.74x = 3,390,844,526,906.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,390,844,526,906.60/2,371,849.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429,620.30

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