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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492,412.66, 3,738,617.64 and 599,153.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492,412.66, 3,738,617.64 and 599,153.49 is: 898,729.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492,412.66 : 3,738,617.64 = 599,153.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492,412.66/3,738,617.64 = 599,153.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492,412.66x = 3,738,617.64 × 599,153.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492,412.66x = 2,240,005,806,781.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,005,806,781.56/2,492,412.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,729.91

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