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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632,593.52, 3,948,890.24 and 638,049.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632,593.52, 3,948,890.24 and 638,049.52 is: 957,074.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632,593.52 : 3,948,890.24 = 638,049.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632,593.52/3,948,890.24 = 638,049.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632,593.52x = 3,948,890.24 × 638,049.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632,593.52x = 2,519,587,522,164.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,519,587,522,164.69/2,632,593.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957,074.27

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