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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,941,081, 5,911,621.50 and 949,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,941,081, 5,911,621.50 and 949,265 is: 1,423,897.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,941,081 : 5,911,621.50 = 949,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,941,081/5,911,621.50 = 949,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,941,081x = 5,911,621.50 × 949,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,941,081x = 5,611,695,383,197.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,611,695,383,197.50/3,941,081
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423,897.50

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