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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492,521.89, 3,738,782.84 and 599,263.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492,521.89, 3,738,782.84 and 599,263.35 is: 898,895.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492,521.89 : 3,738,782.84 = 599,263.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492,521.89/3,738,782.84 = 599,263.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492,521.89x = 3,738,782.84 × 599,263.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492,521.89x = 2,240,515,526,624.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,515,526,624.60/2,492,521.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,895.03

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