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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,821,521.83, 3,893,940.26 and 1,598,045

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,821,521.83, 3,893,940.26 and 1,598,045 is: 2,205,438.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,821,521.83 : 3,893,940.26 = 1,598,045 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,821,521.83/3,893,940.26 = 1,598,045/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,821,521.83x = 3,893,940.26 × 1,598,045
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,821,521.83x = 6,222,691,762,791.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,222,691,762,791.70/2,821,521.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,205,438.11

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