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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488,178.14, 3,732,859.50 and 805,281.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488,178.14, 3,732,859.50 and 805,281.64 is: 1,208,114.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488,178.14 : 3,732,859.50 = 805,281.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488,178.14/3,732,859.50 = 805,281.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488,178.14x = 3,732,859.50 × 805,281.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488,178.14x = 3,006,003,220,049.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,006,003,220,049.58/2,488,178.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208,114.15

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