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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,578,176.38, 3,867,249.22 and 659,084.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,578,176.38, 3,867,249.22 and 659,084.56 is: 988,622.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,578,176.38 : 3,867,249.22 = 659,084.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,578,176.38/3,867,249.22 = 659,084.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,578,176.38x = 3,867,249.22 × 659,084.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,578,176.38x = 2,548,844,239,258.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,548,844,239,258.21/2,578,176.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988,622.91

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