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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571,374.16, 3,857,783.52 and 952,118.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571,374.16, 3,857,783.52 and 952,118.64 is: 1,428,445.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571,374.16 : 3,857,783.52 = 952,118.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571,374.16/3,857,783.52 = 952,118.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571,374.16x = 3,857,783.52 × 952,118.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571,374.16x = 3,673,067,598,476.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,673,067,598,476.81/2,571,374.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428,445.40

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