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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547,879.23, 3,820,637.87 and 950,013.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547,879.23, 3,820,637.87 and 950,013.29 is: 1,424,579.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547,879.23 : 3,820,637.87 = 950,013.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547,879.23/3,820,637.87 = 950,013.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547,879.23x = 3,820,637.87 × 950,013.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547,879.23x = 3,629,656,752,777.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,629,656,752,777.29/2,547,879.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424,579.59

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