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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,498,457.72, 3,447,870.88 and 1,352,537.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,498,457.72, 3,447,870.88 and 1,352,537.24 is: 1,866,500.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,498,457.72 : 3,447,870.88 = 1,352,537.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,498,457.72/3,447,870.88 = 1,352,537.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,498,457.72x = 3,447,870.88 × 1,352,537.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,498,457.72x = 4,663,373,763,911.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,663,373,763,911.57/2,498,457.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866,500.97

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