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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,498,143.50, 3,747,318.93 and 725,215.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,498,143.50, 3,747,318.93 and 725,215.50 is: 1,087,853.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,498,143.50 : 3,747,318.93 = 725,215.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,498,143.50/3,747,318.93 = 725,215.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,498,143.50x = 3,747,318.93 × 725,215.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,498,143.50x = 2,717,613,771,479.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,717,613,771,479.42/2,498,143.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087,853.35

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