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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636,176.86, 3,954,265.56 and 952,886.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636,176.86, 3,954,265.56 and 952,886.70 is: 1,429,330.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636,176.86 : 3,954,265.56 = 952,886.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636,176.86/3,954,265.56 = 952,886.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636,176.86x = 3,954,265.56 × 952,886.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636,176.86x = 3,767,967,060,392.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,767,967,060,392.05/2,636,176.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429,330.15

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