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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547,879.73, 3,820,638.62 and 950,013.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547,879.73, 3,820,638.62 and 950,013.79 is: 1,424,580.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547,879.73 : 3,820,638.62 = 950,013.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547,879.73/3,820,638.62 = 950,013.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547,879.73x = 3,820,638.62 × 950,013.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547,879.73x = 3,629,659,375,606.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,629,659,375,606.57/2,547,879.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424,580.34

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