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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238,217.20, 3,357,325.80 and 742,309.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238,217.20, 3,357,325.80 and 742,309.20 is: 1,113,463.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238,217.20 : 3,357,325.80 = 742,309.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238,217.20/3,357,325.80 = 742,309.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238,217.20x = 3,357,325.80 × 742,309.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238,217.20x = 2,492,173,828,737.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,492,173,828,737.36/2,238,217.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113,463.80

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