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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492,188, 3,738,281.64 and 598,929.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492,188, 3,738,281.64 and 598,929.40 is: 898,394.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492,188 : 3,738,281.64 = 598,929.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492,188/3,738,281.64 = 598,929.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492,188x = 3,738,281.64 × 598,929.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492,188x = 2,238,966,779,676.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,966,779,676.22/2,492,188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,394.01

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