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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549,499.90, 3,824,422.65 and 866,730.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549,499.90, 3,824,422.65 and 866,730.30 is: 1,300,154.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549,499.90 : 3,824,422.65 = 866,730.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549,499.90/3,824,422.65 = 866,730.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549,499.90x = 3,824,422.65 × 866,730.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549,499.90x = 3,314,742,990,761.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,314,742,990,761.30/2,549,499.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300,154.20

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