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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,498,936.86, 3,748,405.35 and 605,678.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,498,936.86, 3,748,405.35 and 605,678.29 is: 908,517.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,498,936.86 : 3,748,405.35 = 605,678.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,498,936.86/3,748,405.35 = 605,678.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,498,936.86x = 3,748,405.35 × 605,678.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,498,936.86x = 2,270,327,742,614.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,270,327,742,614.85/2,498,936.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908,517.45

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