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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281,014, 3,421,388.16 and 598,116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281,014, 3,421,388.16 and 598,116.96 is: 897,140.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281,014 : 3,421,388.16 = 598,116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281,014/3,421,388.16 = 598,116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281,014x = 3,421,388.16 × 598,116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281,014x = 2,046,390,285,239.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,046,390,285,239.19/2,281,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,140.61

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