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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,498,245.90, 3,745,072.59 and 900,417.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,498,245.90, 3,745,072.59 and 900,417.94 is: 1,349,799.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,498,245.90 : 3,745,072.59 = 900,417.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,498,245.90/3,745,072.59 = 900,417.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,498,245.90x = 3,745,072.59 × 900,417.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,498,245.90x = 3,372,130,546,638.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,372,130,546,638.26/2,498,245.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349,799.29

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