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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238,148.80, 3,357,223.20 and 742,046.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238,148.80, 3,357,223.20 and 742,046.40 is: 1,113,069.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238,148.80 : 3,357,223.20 = 742,046.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238,148.80/3,357,223.20 = 742,046.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238,148.80x = 3,357,223.20 × 742,046.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238,148.80x = 2,491,215,389,556.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,491,215,389,556.48/2,238,148.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113,069.60

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