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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423,871.38, 3,635,952.86 and 740,989.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423,871.38, 3,635,952.86 and 740,989.46 is: 1,111,528.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423,871.38 : 3,635,952.86 = 740,989.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423,871.38/3,635,952.86 = 740,989.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423,871.38x = 3,635,952.86 × 740,989.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423,871.38x = 2,694,202,729,989.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694,202,729,989.56/2,423,871.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111,528.75

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