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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791,573.74, 4,187,362.50 and 898,314.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791,573.74, 4,187,362.50 and 898,314.84 is: 1,347,472.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791,573.74 : 4,187,362.50 = 898,314.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791,573.74/4,187,362.50 = 898,314.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791,573.74x = 4,187,362.50 × 898,314.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791,573.74x = 3,761,569,874,209.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,761,569,874,209.50/2,791,573.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347,472.87

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