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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495,521.70, 3,743,282.55 and 898,136.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495,521.70, 3,743,282.55 and 898,136.90 is: 1,347,205.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495,521.70 : 3,743,282.55 = 898,136.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495,521.70/3,743,282.55 = 898,136.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495,521.70x = 3,743,282.55 × 898,136.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495,521.70x = 3,361,980,185,281.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,361,980,185,281.10/2,495,521.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347,205.35

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