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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389,987.14, 3,586,635.96 and 950,522.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389,987.14, 3,586,635.96 and 950,522.80 is: 1,426,442.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389,987.14 : 3,586,635.96 = 950,522.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389,987.14/3,586,635.96 = 950,522.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389,987.14x = 3,586,635.96 × 950,522.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389,987.14x = 3,409,179,255,279.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,409,179,255,279.89/2,389,987.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426,442.51

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