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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483,281.20, 3,725,958.60 and 800,900.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483,281.20, 3,725,958.60 and 800,900.40 is: 1,201,684.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483,281.20 : 3,725,958.60 = 800,900.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483,281.20/3,725,958.60 = 800,900.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483,281.20x = 3,725,958.60 × 800,900.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483,281.20x = 2,984,121,733,123.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984,121,733,123.44/2,483,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201,684.99

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