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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497,609.48, 3,745,995.18 and 899,874.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497,609.48, 3,745,995.18 and 899,874.76 is: 1,349,661.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497,609.48 : 3,745,995.18 = 899,874.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497,609.48/3,745,995.18 = 899,874.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497,609.48x = 3,745,995.18 × 899,874.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497,609.48x = 3,370,926,513,563.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,370,926,513,563.66/2,497,609.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349,661.16

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