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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558,847.87, 3,838,197.96 and 665,589.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558,847.87, 3,838,197.96 and 665,589.24 is: 998,364.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558,847.87 : 3,838,197.96 = 665,589.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558,847.87/3,838,197.96 = 665,589.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558,847.87x = 3,838,197.96 × 665,589.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558,847.87x = 2,554,663,263,165.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,554,663,263,165.95/2,558,847.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998,364.65

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