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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591,875.63, 3,887,370.42 and 698,174.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591,875.63, 3,887,370.42 and 698,174.20 is: 1,047,141.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591,875.63 : 3,887,370.42 = 698,174.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591,875.63/3,887,370.42 = 698,174.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591,875.63x = 3,887,370.42 × 698,174.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591,875.63x = 2,714,061,733,087.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,714,061,733,087.16/2,591,875.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047,141.96

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