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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371,933.96, 3,558,565.98 and 952,986.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371,933.96, 3,558,565.98 and 952,986.28 is: 1,429,746.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371,933.96 : 3,558,565.98 = 952,986.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371,933.96/3,558,565.98 = 952,986.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371,933.96x = 3,558,565.98 × 952,986.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371,933.96x = 3,391,264,555,414.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,391,264,555,414.75/2,371,933.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429,746.62

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