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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218,472.40, 3,327,708.60 and 722,564.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218,472.40, 3,327,708.60 and 722,564.40 is: 1,083,846.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218,472.40 : 3,327,708.60 = 722,564.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218,472.40/3,327,708.60 = 722,564.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218,472.40x = 3,327,708.60 × 722,564.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218,472.40x = 2,404,483,767,933.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,404,483,767,933.84/2,218,472.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083,846.60

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