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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492,551.60, 3,738,827.40 and 809,825.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492,551.60, 3,738,827.40 and 809,825.20 is: 1,214,737.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492,551.60 : 3,738,827.40 = 809,825.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492,551.60/3,738,827.40 = 809,825.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492,551.60x = 3,738,827.40 × 809,825.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492,551.60x = 3,027,796,646,970.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,027,796,646,970.48/2,492,551.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214,737.80

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