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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092,409, 3,138,642.66 and 596,501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092,409, 3,138,642.66 and 596,501 is: 894,759.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092,409 : 3,138,642.66 = 596,501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092,409/3,138,642.66 = 596,501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092,409x = 3,138,642.66 × 596,501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092,409x = 1,872,203,485,332.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,872,203,485,332.66/2,092,409
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894,759.81

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