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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427,472.38, 3,640,800.42 and 890,149.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427,472.38, 3,640,800.42 and 890,149.98 is: 1,335,075.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427,472.38 : 3,640,800.42 = 890,149.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427,472.38/3,640,800.42 = 890,149.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427,472.38x = 3,640,800.42 × 890,149.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427,472.38x = 3,240,858,421,046.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,240,858,421,046.99/2,427,472.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335,075.30

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