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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238,152.80, 3,357,229.20 and 742,050.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238,152.80, 3,357,229.20 and 742,050.40 is: 1,113,075.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238,152.80 : 3,357,229.20 = 742,050.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238,152.80/3,357,229.20 = 742,050.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238,152.80x = 3,357,229.20 × 742,050.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238,152.80x = 2,491,233,270,751.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,491,233,270,751.68/2,238,152.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113,075.60

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