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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548,478.20, 3,821,405.10 and 950,218.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548,478.20, 3,821,405.10 and 950,218.60 is: 1,424,838.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548,478.20 : 3,821,405.10 = 950,218.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548,478.20/3,821,405.10 = 950,218.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548,478.20x = 3,821,405.10 × 950,218.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548,478.20x = 3,631,170,204,154.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,631,170,204,154.86/2,548,478.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424,838.64

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