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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632,747.50, 3,949,121.25 and 638,203.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632,747.50, 3,949,121.25 and 638,203.50 is: 957,305.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632,747.50 : 3,949,121.25 = 638,203.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632,747.50/3,949,121.25 = 638,203.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632,747.50x = 3,949,121.25 × 638,203.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632,747.50x = 2,520,343,003,674.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,520,343,003,674.38/2,632,747.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957,305.25

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