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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238,175.80, 3,357,263.70 and 742,267.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238,175.80, 3,357,263.70 and 742,267.80 is: 1,113,401.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238,175.80 : 3,357,263.70 = 742,267.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238,175.80/3,357,263.70 = 742,267.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238,175.80x = 3,357,263.70 × 742,267.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238,175.80x = 2,491,988,740,618.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,491,988,740,618.86/2,238,175.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113,401.70

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