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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438,159.56, 3,657,481.38 and 901,558

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438,159.56, 3,657,481.38 and 901,558 is: 1,352,426.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438,159.56 : 3,657,481.38 = 901,558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438,159.56/3,657,481.38 = 901,558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438,159.56x = 3,657,481.38 × 901,558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438,159.56x = 3,297,431,597,990.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,297,431,597,990.04/2,438,159.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352,426.50

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