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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389,885.21, 3,586,483.55 and 950,421.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389,885.21, 3,586,483.55 and 950,421.25 is: 1,426,290.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389,885.21 : 3,586,483.55 = 950,421.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389,885.21/3,586,483.55 = 950,421.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389,885.21x = 3,586,483.55 × 950,421.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389,885.21x = 3,408,670,178,695.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,408,670,178,695.44/2,389,885.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426,290.34

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