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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533,252.91, 3,801,876.39 and 936,272.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533,252.91, 3,801,876.39 and 936,272.70 is: 1,405,147.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533,252.91 : 3,801,876.39 = 936,272.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533,252.91/3,801,876.39 = 936,272.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533,252.91x = 3,801,876.39 × 936,272.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533,252.91x = 3,559,593,072,731.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,559,593,072,731.55/2,533,252.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405,147.14

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