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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,498,139.25, 3,747,312.56 and 725,211.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,498,139.25, 3,747,312.56 and 725,211.25 is: 1,087,846.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,498,139.25 : 3,747,312.56 = 725,211.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,498,139.25/3,747,312.56 = 725,211.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,498,139.25x = 3,747,312.56 × 725,211.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,498,139.25x = 2,717,593,222,152.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,717,593,222,152.24/2,498,139.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087,846.97

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