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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,698,985.70, 4,048,687.85 and 901,875.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,698,985.70, 4,048,687.85 and 901,875.60 is: 1,352,883.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,698,985.70 : 4,048,687.85 = 901,875.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,698,985.70/4,048,687.85 = 901,875.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,698,985.70x = 4,048,687.85 × 901,875.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,698,985.70x = 3,651,412,779,422.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,651,412,779,422.08/2,698,985.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352,883.34

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