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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632,546.88, 3,948,820.38 and 638,002.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632,546.88, 3,948,820.38 and 638,002.88 is: 957,004.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632,546.88 : 3,948,820.38 = 638,002.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632,546.88/3,948,820.38 = 638,002.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632,546.88x = 3,948,820.38 × 638,002.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632,546.88x = 2,519,358,775,042.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,519,358,775,042.69/2,632,546.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957,004.33

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