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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,498,293.40, 3,745,143.84 and 900,465.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,498,293.40, 3,745,143.84 and 900,465.44 is: 1,349,870.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,498,293.40 : 3,745,143.84 = 900,465.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,498,293.40/3,745,143.84 = 900,465.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,498,293.40x = 3,745,143.84 × 900,465.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,498,293.40x = 3,372,372,595,748.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,372,372,595,748.89/2,498,293.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349,870.51

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