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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497,545.90, 3,744,022.50 and 899,718.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497,545.90, 3,744,022.50 and 899,718.23 is: 1,348,750.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497,545.90 : 3,744,022.50 = 899,718.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497,545.90/3,744,022.50 = 899,718.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497,545.90x = 3,744,022.50 × 899,718.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497,545.90x = 3,368,565,306,140.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,368,565,306,140.23/2,497,545.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348,750.11

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