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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,656,340.46, 3,983,127.21 and 949,825.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,656,340.46, 3,983,127.21 and 949,825.98 is: 1,424,244.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,656,340.46 : 3,983,127.21 = 949,825.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,656,340.46/3,983,127.21 = 949,825.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,656,340.46x = 3,983,127.21 × 949,825.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,656,340.46x = 3,783,277,705,702.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,783,277,705,702.92/2,656,340.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424,244.28

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