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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631,631.60, 3,947,447.40 and 948,516.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631,631.60, 3,947,447.40 and 948,516.40 is: 1,422,774.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631,631.60 : 3,947,447.40 = 948,516.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631,631.60/3,947,447.40 = 948,516.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631,631.60x = 3,947,447.40 × 948,516.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631,631.60x = 3,744,218,597,037.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,744,218,597,037.36/2,631,631.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422,774.60

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