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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552,068, 3,828,116.58 and 658,680.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552,068, 3,828,116.58 and 658,680.04 is: 988,023.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552,068 : 3,828,116.58 = 658,680.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552,068/3,828,116.58 = 658,680.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552,068x = 3,828,116.58 × 658,680.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552,068x = 2,521,503,982,039.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,521,503,982,039.06/2,552,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988,023.82

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