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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,624,038.70, 5,436,036.45 and 928,358.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,624,038.70, 5,436,036.45 and 928,358.70 is: 1,392,532.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,624,038.70 : 5,436,036.45 = 928,358.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,624,038.70/5,436,036.45 = 928,358.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,624,038.70x = 5,436,036.45 × 928,358.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,624,038.70x = 5,046,591,731,874.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,046,591,731,874.62/3,624,038.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392,532.52

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