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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548,546.62, 3,822,695.37 and 950,985.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548,546.62, 3,822,695.37 and 950,985.15 is: 1,426,431.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548,546.62 : 3,822,695.37 = 950,985.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548,546.62/3,822,695.37 = 950,985.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548,546.62x = 3,822,695.37 × 950,985.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548,546.62x = 3,635,326,511,942.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,635,326,511,942.45/2,548,546.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426,431.24

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