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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,538,628.95, 3,808,066.44 and 832,621.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,538,628.95, 3,808,066.44 and 832,621.32 is: 1,248,972.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538,628.95 : 3,808,066.44 = 832,621.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538,628.95/3,808,066.44 = 832,621.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538,628.95x = 3,808,066.44 × 832,621.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538,628.95x = 3,170,677,305,920.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170,677,305,920.50/2,538,628.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248,972.33

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