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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492,178, 3,738,266.62 and 598,919.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492,178, 3,738,266.62 and 598,919.45 is: 898,379.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492,178 : 3,738,266.62 = 598,919.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492,178/3,738,266.62 = 598,919.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492,178x = 3,738,266.62 × 598,919.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492,178x = 2,238,920,588,003.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,920,588,003.76/2,492,178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,379.08

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