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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,831,954.56, 4,246,357.20 and 937,662.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,831,954.56, 4,246,357.20 and 937,662.64 is: 1,405,972.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,831,954.56 : 4,246,357.20 = 937,662.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,831,954.56/4,246,357.20 = 937,662.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,831,954.56x = 4,246,357.20 × 937,662.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,831,954.56x = 3,981,650,502,535.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,981,650,502,535.01/2,831,954.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405,972.60

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