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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392,871.92, 3,588,256.40 and 895,914.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392,871.92, 3,588,256.40 and 895,914.16 is: 1,343,477.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392,871.92 : 3,588,256.40 = 895,914.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392,871.92/3,588,256.40 = 895,914.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392,871.92x = 3,588,256.40 × 895,914.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392,871.92x = 3,214,769,718,470.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,214,769,718,470.62/2,392,871.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343,477.56

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