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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238,246.20, 3,357,369.30 and 742,338.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238,246.20, 3,357,369.30 and 742,338.20 is: 1,113,507.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238,246.20 : 3,357,369.30 = 742,338.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238,246.20/3,357,369.30 = 742,338.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238,246.20x = 3,357,369.30 × 742,338.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238,246.20x = 2,492,303,482,897.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,492,303,482,897.26/2,238,246.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113,507.30

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