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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499,450.40, 3,748,399.56 and 901,805.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499,450.40, 3,748,399.56 and 901,805.32 is: 1,352,427.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499,450.40 : 3,748,399.56 = 901,805.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499,450.40/3,748,399.56 = 901,805.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499,450.40x = 3,748,399.56 × 901,805.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499,450.40x = 3,380,326,664,693.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,380,326,664,693.66/2,499,450.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352,427.98

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