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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605,639.68, 3,908,981.31 and 899,845.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605,639.68, 3,908,981.31 and 899,845.29 is: 1,349,948.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605,639.68 : 3,908,981.31 = 899,845.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605,639.68/3,908,981.31 = 899,845.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605,639.68x = 3,908,981.31 × 899,845.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605,639.68x = 3,517,478,420,501.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,517,478,420,501.53/2,605,639.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349,948.13

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