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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389,885.71, 3,586,484.30 and 950,421.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389,885.71, 3,586,484.30 and 950,421.75 is: 1,426,291.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389,885.71 : 3,586,484.30 = 950,421.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389,885.71/3,586,484.30 = 950,421.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389,885.71x = 3,586,484.30 × 950,421.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389,885.71x = 3,408,672,680,001.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,408,672,680,001.42/2,389,885.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426,291.08

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