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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421,151.80, 3,631,727.70 and 738,252.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421,151.80, 3,631,727.70 and 738,252.60 is: 1,107,378.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421,151.80 : 3,631,727.70 = 738,252.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421,151.80/3,631,727.70 = 738,252.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421,151.80x = 3,631,727.70 × 738,252.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421,151.80x = 2,681,132,417,017.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,132,417,017.02/2,421,151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107,378.90

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