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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486,364.60, 3,729,546.90 and 888,979.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486,364.60, 3,729,546.90 and 888,979.80 is: 1,333,469.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486,364.60 : 3,729,546.90 = 888,979.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486,364.60/3,729,546.90 = 888,979.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486,364.60x = 3,729,546.90 × 888,979.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486,364.60x = 3,315,491,857,252.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,315,491,857,252.62/2,486,364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333,469.70

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