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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495,327.60, 3,742,991.40 and 899,692.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495,327.60, 3,742,991.40 and 899,692.40 is: 1,349,538.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495,327.60 : 3,742,991.40 = 899,692.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495,327.60/3,742,991.40 = 899,692.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495,327.60x = 3,742,991.40 × 899,692.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495,327.60x = 3,367,540,915,845.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,367,540,915,845.36/2,495,327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349,538.60

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