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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420,493.18, 3,631,133.81 and 714,809.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420,493.18, 3,631,133.81 and 714,809.01 is: 1,072,329.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420,493.18 : 3,631,133.81 = 714,809.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420,493.18/3,631,133.81 = 714,809.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420,493.18x = 3,631,133.81 × 714,809.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420,493.18x = 2,595,567,160,329.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,595,567,160,329.58/2,420,493.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072,329.88

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