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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248,961, 3,373,438.74 and 732,641.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248,961, 3,373,438.74 and 732,641.48 is: 1,098,961.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248,961 : 3,373,438.74 = 732,641.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248,961/3,373,438.74 = 732,641.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248,961x = 3,373,438.74 × 732,641.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248,961x = 2,471,521,151,162.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,471,521,151,162.94/2,248,961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098,961.32

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