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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238,142.80, 3,357,214.20 and 742,040.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238,142.80, 3,357,214.20 and 742,040.40 is: 1,113,060.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238,142.80 : 3,357,214.20 = 742,040.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238,142.80/3,357,214.20 = 742,040.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238,142.80x = 3,357,214.20 × 742,040.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238,142.80x = 2,491,188,567,853.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,491,188,567,853.68/2,238,142.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113,060.60

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