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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592,916.74, 3,889,375.11 and 699,655.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592,916.74, 3,889,375.11 and 699,655.14 is: 1,049,482.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592,916.74 : 3,889,375.11 = 699,655.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592,916.74/3,889,375.11 = 699,655.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592,916.74x = 3,889,375.11 × 699,655.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592,916.74x = 2,721,221,274,752.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,721,221,274,752.42/2,592,916.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049,482.71

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