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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,487,224.80, 3,730,837.20 and 804,498.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,487,224.80, 3,730,837.20 and 804,498.40 is: 1,206,747.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,487,224.80 : 3,730,837.20 = 804,498.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,487,224.80/3,730,837.20 = 804,498.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,487,224.80x = 3,730,837.20 × 804,498.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,487,224.80x = 3,001,452,558,060.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,001,452,558,060.48/2,487,224.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206,747.60

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