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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633,505.50, 3,950,260.14 and 638,961.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633,505.50, 3,950,260.14 and 638,961.50 is: 958,442.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633,505.50 : 3,950,260.14 = 638,961.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633,505.50/3,950,260.14 = 638,961.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633,505.50x = 3,950,260.14 × 638,961.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633,505.50x = 2,524,064,144,444.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,524,064,144,444.61/2,633,505.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958,442.71

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