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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,542,143.48, 3,813,346.44 and 648,901.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,542,143.48, 3,813,346.44 and 648,901.32 is: 973,385.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,542,143.48 : 3,813,346.44 = 648,901.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,542,143.48/3,813,346.44 = 648,901.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,542,143.48x = 3,813,346.44 × 648,901.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,542,143.48x = 2,474,485,538,533.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,474,485,538,533.30/2,542,143.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973,385.47

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