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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632,723.80, 3,949,085.70 and 638,179.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632,723.80, 3,949,085.70 and 638,179.80 is: 957,269.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632,723.80 : 3,949,085.70 = 638,179.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632,723.80/3,949,085.70 = 638,179.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632,723.80x = 3,949,085.70 × 638,179.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632,723.80x = 2,520,226,722,208.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,520,226,722,208.86/2,632,723.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957,269.70

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