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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583,190.38, 3,872,686.02 and 901,474.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583,190.38, 3,872,686.02 and 901,474.86 is: 1,351,479.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583,190.38 : 3,872,686.02 = 901,474.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583,190.38/3,872,686.02 = 901,474.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583,190.38x = 3,872,686.02 × 901,474.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583,190.38x = 3,491,129,087,703.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,491,129,087,703.46/2,583,190.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351,479.59

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