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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494,621.76, 3,741,880.80 and 998,312

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494,621.76, 3,741,880.80 and 998,312 is: 1,497,447.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494,621.76 : 3,741,880.80 = 998,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494,621.76/3,741,880.80 = 998,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494,621.76x = 3,741,880.80 × 998,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494,621.76x = 3,735,564,505,209.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,735,564,505,209.60/2,494,621.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497,447.25

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