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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629,848.51, 3,944,997.12 and 923,842.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629,848.51, 3,944,997.12 and 923,842.71 is: 1,385,842.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629,848.51 : 3,944,997.12 = 923,842.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629,848.51/3,944,997.12 = 923,842.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629,848.51x = 3,944,997.12 × 923,842.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629,848.51x = 3,644,556,830,283.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,644,556,830,283.00/2,629,848.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385,842.88

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