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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497,297.70, 3,745,946.55 and 814,401.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497,297.70, 3,745,946.55 and 814,401.20 is: 1,221,601.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497,297.70 : 3,745,946.55 = 814,401.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497,297.70/3,745,946.55 = 814,401.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497,297.70x = 3,745,946.55 × 814,401.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497,297.70x = 3,050,703,365,455.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,050,703,365,455.86/2,497,297.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221,601.80

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