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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632,531.88, 3,948,797.82 and 637,987.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632,531.88, 3,948,797.82 and 637,987.88 is: 956,981.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632,531.88 : 3,948,797.82 = 637,987.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632,531.88/3,948,797.82 = 637,987.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632,531.88x = 3,948,797.82 × 637,987.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632,531.88x = 2,519,285,129,986.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,519,285,129,986.43/2,632,531.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956,981.81

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