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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551,843.56, 3,827,638.10 and 954,289.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551,843.56, 3,827,638.10 and 954,289.20 is: 1,431,386.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551,843.56 : 3,827,638.10 = 954,289.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551,843.56/3,827,638.10 = 954,289.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551,843.56x = 3,827,638.10 × 954,289.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551,843.56x = 3,652,673,700,338.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,652,673,700,338.52/2,551,843.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431,386.22

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