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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,498,746.72, 3,748,120.60 and 901,309.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,498,746.72, 3,748,120.60 and 901,309.64 is: 1,351,964.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,498,746.72 : 3,748,120.60 = 901,309.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,498,746.72/3,748,120.60 = 901,309.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,498,746.72x = 3,748,120.60 × 901,309.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,498,746.72x = 3,378,217,205,415.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,378,217,205,415.43/2,498,746.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351,964.64

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