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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,498,843.46, 3,749,807.43 and 982,261.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,498,843.46, 3,749,807.43 and 982,261.02 is: 1,473,997.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,498,843.46 : 3,749,807.43 = 982,261.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,498,843.46/3,749,807.43 = 982,261.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,498,843.46x = 3,749,807.43 × 982,261.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,498,843.46x = 3,683,289,670,995.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,683,289,670,995.38/2,498,843.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473,997.76

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