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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,585,150.16, 3,879,496.53 and 902,253.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,585,150.16, 3,879,496.53 and 902,253.66 is: 1,353,998.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,585,150.16 : 3,879,496.53 = 902,253.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,585,150.16/3,879,496.53 = 902,253.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,585,150.16x = 3,879,496.53 × 902,253.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,585,150.16x = 3,500,289,943,149.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,500,289,943,149.80/2,585,150.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353,998.70

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