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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423,409.60, 3,635,114.40 and 825,830.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423,409.60, 3,635,114.40 and 825,830.40 is: 1,238,745.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423,409.60 : 3,635,114.40 = 825,830.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423,409.60/3,635,114.40 = 825,830.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423,409.60x = 3,635,114.40 × 825,830.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423,409.60x = 3,001,987,978,997.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,001,987,978,997.76/2,423,409.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238,745.60

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