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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632,168.51, 3,948,252.77 and 949,272.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632,168.51, 3,948,252.77 and 949,272.01 is: 1,423,908.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632,168.51 : 3,948,252.77 = 949,272.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632,168.51/3,948,252.77 = 949,272.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632,168.51x = 3,948,252.77 × 949,272.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632,168.51x = 3,747,965,828,348.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,747,965,828,348.98/2,632,168.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423,908.01

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