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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492,140.29, 3,738,209.99 and 598,881.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492,140.29, 3,738,209.99 and 598,881.74 is: 898,322.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492,140.29 : 3,738,209.99 = 598,881.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492,140.29/3,738,209.99 = 598,881.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492,140.29x = 3,738,209.99 × 598,881.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492,140.29x = 2,238,745,681,611.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,745,681,611.12/2,492,140.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,322.49

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