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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238,686.80, 3,358,030.20 and 742,584.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238,686.80, 3,358,030.20 and 742,584.40 is: 1,113,876.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238,686.80 : 3,358,030.20 = 742,584.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238,686.80/3,358,030.20 = 742,584.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238,686.80x = 3,358,030.20 × 742,584.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238,686.80x = 2,493,620,841,248.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,493,620,841,248.88/2,238,686.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113,876.60

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