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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606,011.26, 3,908,055.69 and 899,718.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606,011.26, 3,908,055.69 and 899,718.18 is: 1,349,245.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606,011.26 : 3,908,055.69 = 899,718.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606,011.26/3,908,055.69 = 899,718.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606,011.26x = 3,908,055.69 × 899,718.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606,011.26x = 3,516,148,752,745.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,516,148,752,745.44/2,606,011.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349,245.42

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