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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414,228.40, 3,621,342.60 and 816,843.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414,228.40, 3,621,342.60 and 816,843.60 is: 1,225,265.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414,228.40 : 3,621,342.60 = 816,843.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414,228.40/3,621,342.60 = 816,843.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414,228.40x = 3,621,342.60 × 816,843.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414,228.40x = 2,958,070,526,217.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958,070,526,217.36/2,414,228.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225,265.40

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