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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457,498.48, 3,685,694.76 and 881,562.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457,498.48, 3,685,694.76 and 881,562.48 is: 1,322,145.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457,498.48 : 3,685,694.76 = 881,562.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457,498.48/3,685,694.76 = 881,562.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457,498.48x = 3,685,694.76 × 881,562.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457,498.48x = 3,249,170,213,148.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,249,170,213,148.60/2,457,498.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322,145.36

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