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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499,744.48, 3,747,950.16 and 816,257.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499,744.48, 3,747,950.16 and 816,257.76 is: 1,223,842.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499,744.48 : 3,747,950.16 = 816,257.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499,744.48/3,747,950.16 = 816,257.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499,744.48x = 3,747,950.16 × 816,257.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499,744.48x = 3,059,293,402,193.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,059,293,402,193.24/2,499,744.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223,842.45

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