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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,598,559.80, 3,897,837.78 and 705,579

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,598,559.80, 3,897,837.78 and 705,579 is: 1,058,367.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,598,559.80 : 3,897,837.78 = 705,579 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,598,559.80/3,897,837.78 = 705,579/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,598,559.80x = 3,897,837.78 × 705,579
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,598,559.80x = 2,750,232,482,974.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,750,232,482,974.62/2,598,559.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058,367.98

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