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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632,761, 3,949,141.50 and 638,217

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632,761, 3,949,141.50 and 638,217 is: 957,325.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632,761 : 3,949,141.50 = 638,217 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632,761/3,949,141.50 = 638,217/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632,761x = 3,949,141.50 × 638,217
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632,761x = 2,520,409,240,705.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,520,409,240,705.50/2,632,761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957,325.50

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