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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548,255.21, 3,823,044.38 and 950,830.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548,255.21, 3,823,044.38 and 950,830.31 is: 1,426,492.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548,255.21 : 3,823,044.38 = 950,830.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548,255.21/3,823,044.38 = 950,830.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548,255.21x = 3,823,044.38 × 950,830.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548,255.21x = 3,635,066,481,348.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,635,066,481,348.23/2,548,255.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426,492.32

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