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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583,198.85, 3,872,698.74 and 901,483.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583,198.85, 3,872,698.74 and 901,483.33 is: 1,351,492.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583,198.85 : 3,872,698.74 = 901,483.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583,198.85/3,872,698.74 = 901,483.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583,198.85x = 3,872,698.74 × 901,483.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583,198.85x = 3,491,173,356,222.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,491,173,356,222.00/2,583,198.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351,492.30

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