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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237,852.80, 3,356,779.20 and 741,944.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237,852.80, 3,356,779.20 and 741,944.80 is: 1,112,917.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237,852.80 : 3,356,779.20 = 741,944.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237,852.80/3,356,779.20 = 741,944.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237,852.80x = 3,356,779.20 × 741,944.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237,852.80x = 2,490,544,872,188.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,490,544,872,188.16/2,237,852.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112,917.20

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