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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583,185.35, 3,872,678.50 and 901,469.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583,185.35, 3,872,678.50 and 901,469.83 is: 1,351,472.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583,185.35 : 3,872,678.50 = 901,469.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583,185.35/3,872,678.50 = 901,469.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583,185.35x = 3,872,678.50 × 901,469.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583,185.35x = 3,491,102,829,039.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,491,102,829,039.66/2,583,185.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351,472.06

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