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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,598,875.08, 3,898,579.98 and 981,006.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,598,875.08, 3,898,579.98 and 981,006.64 is: 1,471,610.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,598,875.08 : 3,898,579.98 = 981,006.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,598,875.08/3,898,579.98 = 981,006.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,598,875.08x = 3,898,579.98 × 981,006.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,598,875.08x = 3,824,532,846,951.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,824,532,846,951.07/2,598,875.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471,610.88

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