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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492,547.64, 3,738,821.52 and 599,289.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492,547.64, 3,738,821.52 and 599,289.16 is: 898,933.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492,547.64 : 3,738,821.52 = 599,289.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492,547.64/3,738,821.52 = 599,289.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492,547.64x = 3,738,821.52 × 599,289.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492,547.64x = 2,240,635,208,110.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,635,208,110.72/2,492,547.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,933.75

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