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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244,085.76, 3,366,158.40 and 748,178.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244,085.76, 3,366,158.40 and 748,178.24 is: 1,122,277.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244,085.76 : 3,366,158.40 = 748,178.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244,085.76/3,366,158.40 = 748,178.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244,085.76x = 3,366,158.40 × 748,178.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244,085.76x = 2,518,486,467,273.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,486,467,273.22/2,244,085.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122,277.28

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