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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547,878.92, 3,820,637.39 and 950,012.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547,878.92, 3,820,637.39 and 950,012.98 is: 1,424,579.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547,878.92 : 3,820,637.39 = 950,012.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547,878.92/3,820,637.39 = 950,012.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547,878.92x = 3,820,637.39 × 950,012.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547,878.92x = 3,629,655,098,071.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,629,655,098,071.66/2,547,878.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424,579.12

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