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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242,247.55, 3,363,863.40 and 725,672.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242,247.55, 3,363,863.40 and 725,672.40 is: 1,088,667.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242,247.55 : 3,363,863.40 = 725,672.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242,247.55/3,363,863.40 = 725,672.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242,247.55x = 3,363,863.40 × 725,672.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242,247.55x = 2,441,062,826,750.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,441,062,826,750.16/2,242,247.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088,667.85

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