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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499,231.70, 3,739,370.55 and 1,659,423.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499,231.70, 3,739,370.55 and 1,659,423.70 is: 2,482,843.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499,231.70 : 3,739,370.55 = 1,659,423.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499,231.70/3,739,370.55 = 1,659,423.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499,231.70x = 3,739,370.55 × 1,659,423.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499,231.70x = 6,205,200,113,752.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,205,200,113,752.03/2,499,231.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,482,843.07

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