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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531,278.54, 3,797,231.28 and 933,850

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531,278.54, 3,797,231.28 and 933,850 is: 1,400,890.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531,278.54 : 3,797,231.28 = 933,850 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531,278.54/3,797,231.28 = 933,850/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531,278.54x = 3,797,231.28 × 933,850
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531,278.54x = 3,546,044,430,828
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,546,044,430,828/2,531,278.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400,890.65

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