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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238,144.80, 3,357,217.20 and 742,042.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238,144.80, 3,357,217.20 and 742,042.40 is: 1,113,063.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238,144.80 : 3,357,217.20 = 742,042.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238,144.80/3,357,217.20 = 742,042.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238,144.80x = 3,357,217.20 × 742,042.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238,144.80x = 2,491,197,508,409.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,491,197,508,409.28/2,238,144.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113,063.60

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