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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632,593.50, 3,948,890.26 and 638,049.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632,593.50, 3,948,890.26 and 638,049.50 is: 957,074.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632,593.50 : 3,948,890.26 = 638,049.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632,593.50/3,948,890.26 = 638,049.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632,593.50x = 3,948,890.26 × 638,049.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632,593.50x = 2,519,587,455,947.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,519,587,455,947.87/2,632,593.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957,074.25

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