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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583,185.85, 3,872,679.26 and 901,470.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583,185.85, 3,872,679.26 and 901,470.33 is: 1,351,472.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583,185.85 : 3,872,679.26 = 901,470.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583,185.85/3,872,679.26 = 901,470.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583,185.85x = 3,872,679.26 × 901,470.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583,185.85x = 3,491,105,445,989.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,491,105,445,989.00/2,583,185.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351,472.81

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