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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,698,983.70, 4,048,684.85 and 901,873.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,698,983.70, 4,048,684.85 and 901,873.60 is: 1,352,880.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,698,983.70 : 4,048,684.85 = 901,873.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,698,983.70/4,048,684.85 = 901,873.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,698,983.70x = 4,048,684.85 × 901,873.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,698,983.70x = 3,651,401,976,425.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,651,401,976,425.59/2,698,983.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352,880.34

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