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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494,602.80, 3,741,904.20 and 897,412.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494,602.80, 3,741,904.20 and 897,412.40 is: 1,346,118.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494,602.80 : 3,741,904.20 = 897,412.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494,602.80/3,741,904.20 = 897,412.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494,602.80x = 3,741,904.20 × 897,412.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494,602.80x = 3,358,031,228,692.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,358,031,228,692.08/2,494,602.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346,118.60

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