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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424,120.16, 3,636,235.59 and 718,231.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424,120.16, 3,636,235.59 and 718,231.43 is: 1,077,363.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424,120.16 : 3,636,235.59 = 718,231.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424,120.16/3,636,235.59 = 718,231.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424,120.16x = 3,636,235.59 × 718,231.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424,120.16x = 2,611,658,687,622.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,611,658,687,622.59/2,424,120.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077,363.55

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