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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897,921.72, 4,347,527.16 and 952,738.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897,921.72, 4,347,527.16 and 952,738.04 is: 1,429,318.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897,921.72 : 4,347,527.16 = 952,738.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897,921.72/4,347,527.16 = 952,738.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897,921.72x = 4,347,527.16 × 952,738.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897,921.72x = 4,142,054,505,265.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,142,054,505,265.17/2,897,921.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429,318.98

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