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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371,819.40, 3,557,729.10 and 598,891.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371,819.40, 3,557,729.10 and 598,891.40 is: 898,337.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371,819.40 : 3,557,729.10 = 598,891.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371,819.40/3,557,729.10 = 598,891.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371,819.40x = 3,557,729.10 × 598,891.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371,819.40x = 2,130,693,361,519.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,130,693,361,519.74/2,371,819.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,337.10

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