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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501,589.68, 3,750,157.32 and 903,796.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501,589.68, 3,750,157.32 and 903,796.40 is: 1,354,889.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501,589.68 : 3,750,157.32 = 903,796.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501,589.68/3,750,157.32 = 903,796.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501,589.68x = 3,750,157.32 × 903,796.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501,589.68x = 3,389,378,685,249.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,389,378,685,249.65/2,501,589.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354,889.94

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