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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482,499.70, 3,723,749.55 and 885,114.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482,499.70, 3,723,749.55 and 885,114.90 is: 1,327,672.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482,499.70 : 3,723,749.55 = 885,114.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482,499.70/3,723,749.55 = 885,114.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482,499.70x = 3,723,749.55 × 885,114.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482,499.70x = 3,295,946,210,573.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,295,946,210,573.30/2,482,499.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327,672.35

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