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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486,522.80, 3,729,784.20 and 804,833.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486,522.80, 3,729,784.20 and 804,833.20 is: 1,207,249.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486,522.80 : 3,729,784.20 = 804,833.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486,522.80/3,729,784.20 = 804,833.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486,522.80x = 3,729,784.20 × 804,833.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486,522.80x = 3,001,854,152,995.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,001,854,152,995.44/2,486,522.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207,249.80

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