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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238,234.30, 3,357,351.45 and 742,131.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238,234.30, 3,357,351.45 and 742,131.90 is: 1,113,197.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238,234.30 : 3,357,351.45 = 742,131.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238,234.30/3,357,351.45 = 742,131.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238,234.30x = 3,357,351.45 × 742,131.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238,234.30x = 2,491,597,610,556.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,491,597,610,556.26/2,238,234.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113,197.85

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