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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,579,498.22, 3,870,802.53 and 897,782.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,579,498.22, 3,870,802.53 and 897,782.70 is: 1,347,215.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,579,498.22 : 3,870,802.53 = 897,782.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,579,498.22/3,870,802.53 = 897,782.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,579,498.22x = 3,870,802.53 × 897,782.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,579,498.22x = 3,475,139,546,550.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,475,139,546,550.23/2,579,498.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347,215.33

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