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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,656,336.71, 3,983,121.59 and 949,822.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,656,336.71, 3,983,121.59 and 949,822.23 is: 1,424,238.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,656,336.71 : 3,983,121.59 = 949,822.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,656,336.71/3,983,121.59 = 949,822.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,656,336.71x = 3,983,121.59 × 949,822.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,656,336.71x = 3,783,257,426,225.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,783,257,426,225.83/2,656,336.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424,238.66

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