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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534,498, 3,801,751.88 and 615,401.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534,498, 3,801,751.88 and 615,401.12 is: 923,102.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534,498 : 3,801,751.88 = 615,401.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534,498/3,801,751.88 = 615,401.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534,498x = 3,801,751.88 × 615,401.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534,498x = 2,339,602,364,914.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,339,602,364,914.11/2,534,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923,102.86

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