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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499,371.60, 3,748,282.40 and 901,727.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499,371.60, 3,748,282.40 and 901,727.04 is: 1,352,310.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499,371.60 : 3,748,282.40 = 901,727.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499,371.60/3,748,282.40 = 901,727.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499,371.60x = 3,748,282.40 × 901,727.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499,371.60x = 3,379,927,593,636.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,379,927,593,636.10/2,499,371.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352,310.95

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