Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497,824.48, 3,746,898 and 878,394.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,497,824.48, 3,746,898 and 878,394.72 is: 1,317,648.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,497,824.48 : 3,746,898 = 878,394.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,497,824.48/3,746,898 = 878,394.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,497,824.48x = 3,746,898 × 878,394.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,497,824.48x = 3,291,255,419,578.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,291,255,419,578.56/2,497,824.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,317,648.80
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