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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572,213.92, 3,855,226 and 951,690.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572,213.92, 3,855,226 and 951,690.72 is: 1,426,391.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572,213.92 : 3,855,226 = 951,690.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572,213.92/3,855,226 = 951,690.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572,213.92x = 3,855,226 × 951,690.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572,213.92x = 3,668,982,807,702.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,668,982,807,702.72/2,572,213.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426,391.01

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