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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,585,195.46, 3,879,564.93 and 902,298.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,585,195.46, 3,879,564.93 and 902,298.96 is: 1,354,066.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,585,195.46 : 3,879,564.93 = 902,298.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,585,195.46/3,879,564.93 = 902,298.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,585,195.46x = 3,879,564.93 × 902,298.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,585,195.46x = 3,500,527,401,591.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,500,527,401,591.47/2,585,195.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354,066.82

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