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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,498,526.71, 3,749,332.50 and 981,943.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,498,526.71, 3,749,332.50 and 981,943.05 is: 1,473,520.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,498,526.71 : 3,749,332.50 = 981,943.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,498,526.71/3,749,332.50 = 981,943.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,498,526.71x = 3,749,332.50 × 981,943.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,498,526.71x = 3,681,630,990,514.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,681,630,990,514.13/2,498,526.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473,520.77

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