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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092,736, 3,139,133.52 and 596,828

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092,736, 3,139,133.52 and 596,828 is: 895,250.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092,736 : 3,139,133.52 = 596,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092,736/3,139,133.52 = 596,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092,736x = 3,139,133.52 × 596,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092,736x = 1,873,522,780,474.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873,522,780,474.56/2,092,736
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895,250.42

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