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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632,167.82, 3,948,251.73 and 949,271.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632,167.82, 3,948,251.73 and 949,271.32 is: 1,423,906.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632,167.82 : 3,948,251.73 = 949,271.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632,167.82/3,948,251.73 = 949,271.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632,167.82x = 3,948,251.73 × 949,271.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632,167.82x = 3,747,962,131,429.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,747,962,131,429.38/2,632,167.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423,906.98

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