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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492,112.32, 3,738,168.08 and 598,853.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492,112.32, 3,738,168.08 and 598,853.76 is: 898,280.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492,112.32 : 3,738,168.08 = 598,853.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492,112.32/3,738,168.08 = 598,853.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492,112.32x = 3,738,168.08 × 598,853.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492,112.32x = 2,238,616,010,219.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,616,010,219.98/2,492,112.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,280.54

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