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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486,475.60, 3,729,713.40 and 889,090.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486,475.60, 3,729,713.40 and 889,090.80 is: 1,333,636.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486,475.60 : 3,729,713.40 = 889,090.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486,475.60/3,729,713.40 = 889,090.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486,475.60x = 3,729,713.40 × 889,090.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486,475.60x = 3,316,053,870,576.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,316,053,870,576.72/2,486,475.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333,636.20

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