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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421,116.80, 3,631,286.40 and 737,828.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421,116.80, 3,631,286.40 and 737,828.80 is: 1,106,624.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421,116.80 : 3,631,286.40 = 737,828.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421,116.80/3,631,286.40 = 737,828.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421,116.80x = 3,631,286.40 × 737,828.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421,116.80x = 2,679,267,686,968.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679,267,686,968.32/2,421,116.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106,624.71

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