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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632,587.52, 3,948,881.30 and 638,043.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632,587.52, 3,948,881.30 and 638,043.52 is: 957,065.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632,587.52 : 3,948,881.30 = 638,043.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632,587.52/3,948,881.30 = 638,043.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632,587.52x = 3,948,881.30 × 638,043.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632,587.52x = 2,519,558,124,714.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,519,558,124,714.18/2,632,587.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957,065.28

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