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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499,374.58, 3,748,286.94 and 901,730.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499,374.58, 3,748,286.94 and 901,730.04 is: 1,352,315.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499,374.58 : 3,748,286.94 = 901,730.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499,374.58/3,748,286.94 = 901,730.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499,374.58x = 3,748,286.94 × 901,730.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499,374.58x = 3,379,942,932,337.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,379,942,932,337.68/2,499,374.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352,315.48

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