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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531,238.24, 3,796,259.04 and 932,933.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531,238.24, 3,796,259.04 and 932,933.28 is: 1,399,179.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531,238.24 : 3,796,259.04 = 932,933.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531,238.24/3,796,259.04 = 932,933.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531,238.24x = 3,796,259.04 × 932,933.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531,238.24x = 3,541,656,397,916.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,541,656,397,916.85/2,531,238.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399,179.40

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