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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545,646.43, 3,820,131.78 and 949,486.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545,646.43, 3,820,131.78 and 949,486.35 is: 1,424,849.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545,646.43 : 3,820,131.78 = 949,486.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545,646.43/3,820,131.78 = 949,486.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545,646.43x = 3,820,131.78 × 949,486.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545,646.43x = 3,627,162,980,311.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,627,162,980,311.20/2,545,646.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424,849.48

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