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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632,552.80, 3,948,829.20 and 950,863.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632,552.80, 3,948,829.20 and 950,863.20 is: 1,426,294.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632,552.80 : 3,948,829.20 = 950,863.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632,552.80/3,948,829.20 = 950,863.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632,552.80x = 3,948,829.20 × 950,863.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632,552.80x = 3,754,796,369,365.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,754,796,369,365.44/2,632,552.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426,294.80

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