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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492,513.65, 3,738,770.47 and 599,255.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492,513.65, 3,738,770.47 and 599,255.09 is: 898,882.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492,513.65 : 3,738,770.47 = 599,255.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492,513.65/3,738,770.47 = 599,255.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492,513.65x = 3,738,770.47 × 599,255.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492,513.65x = 2,240,477,220,892.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,477,220,892.18/2,492,513.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,882.63

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