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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650,122, 3,975,183 and 655,578

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650,122, 3,975,183 and 655,578 is: 983,367

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650,122 : 3,975,183 = 655,578 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650,122/3,975,183 = 655,578/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650,122x = 3,975,183 × 655,578
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650,122x = 2,606,042,520,774
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,606,042,520,774/2,650,122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983,367

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