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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,489,116.80, 3,735,518.40 and 994,281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,489,116.80, 3,735,518.40 and 994,281.60 is: 1,492,158.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,489,116.80 : 3,735,518.40 = 994,281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,489,116.80/3,735,518.40 = 994,281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,489,116.80x = 3,735,518.40 × 994,281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,489,116.80x = 3,714,157,211,581.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,714,157,211,581.44/2,489,116.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492,158.67

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