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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,498,897.42, 3,748,346.16 and 605,638.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,498,897.42, 3,748,346.16 and 605,638.86 is: 908,458.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,498,897.42 : 3,748,346.16 = 605,638.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,498,897.42/3,748,346.16 = 605,638.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,498,897.42x = 3,748,346.16 × 605,638.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,498,897.42x = 2,270,144,095,227.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,270,144,095,227.78/2,498,897.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908,458.30

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