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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361,656.40, 3,544,234.20 and 942,730.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361,656.40, 3,544,234.20 and 942,730.80 is: 1,414,794.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361,656.40 : 3,544,234.20 = 942,730.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361,656.40/3,544,234.20 = 942,730.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361,656.40x = 3,544,234.20 × 942,730.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361,656.40x = 3,341,258,742,753.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,341,258,742,753.36/2,361,656.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414,794.61

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