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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,585,184.72, 3,879,548.28 and 902,288.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,585,184.72, 3,879,548.28 and 902,288.24 is: 1,354,050.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,585,184.72 : 3,879,548.28 = 902,288.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,585,184.72/3,879,548.28 = 902,288.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,585,184.72x = 3,879,548.28 × 902,288.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,585,184.72x = 3,500,470,789,556.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,500,470,789,556.23/2,585,184.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354,050.55

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