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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,598,829.48, 3,898,800.66 and 777,337.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,598,829.48, 3,898,800.66 and 777,337.48 is: 1,166,172.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,598,829.48 : 3,898,800.66 = 777,337.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,598,829.48/3,898,800.66 = 777,337.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,598,829.48x = 3,898,800.66 × 777,337.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,598,829.48x = 3,030,683,880,066.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,030,683,880,066.74/2,598,829.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166,172.66

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