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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238,131.20, 3,356,840.40 and 742,223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238,131.20, 3,356,840.40 and 742,223.20 is: 1,113,216.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238,131.20 : 3,356,840.40 = 742,223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238,131.20/3,356,840.40 = 742,223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238,131.20x = 3,356,840.40 × 742,223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238,131.20x = 2,491,524,823,577.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,491,524,823,577.28/2,238,131.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113,216.61

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