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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825,591.14, 4,238,533.73 and 932,480.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825,591.14, 4,238,533.73 and 932,480.20 is: 1,398,768.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825,591.14 : 4,238,533.73 = 932,480.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825,591.14/4,238,533.73 = 932,480.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825,591.14x = 4,238,533.73 × 932,480.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825,591.14x = 3,952,348,780,257.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,952,348,780,257.15/2,825,591.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398,768.82

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