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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420,737.60, 3,629,794.20 and 999,187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420,737.60, 3,629,794.20 and 999,187.60 is: 1,498,239.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420,737.60 : 3,629,794.20 = 999,187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420,737.60/3,629,794.20 = 999,187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420,737.60x = 3,629,794.20 × 999,187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420,737.60x = 3,626,845,355,191.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,626,845,355,191.92/2,420,737.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498,239.77

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