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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424,005.80, 3,636,008.70 and 828,370.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424,005.80, 3,636,008.70 and 828,370.60 is: 1,242,555.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424,005.80 : 3,636,008.70 = 828,370.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424,005.80/3,636,008.70 = 828,370.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424,005.80x = 3,636,008.70 × 828,370.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424,005.80x = 3,011,962,708,424.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,011,962,708,424.22/2,424,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242,555.90

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