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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424,638.40, 3,635,402.40 and 1,005,259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424,638.40, 3,635,402.40 and 1,005,259.20 is: 1,507,244.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424,638.40 : 3,635,402.40 = 1,005,259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424,638.40/3,635,402.40 = 1,005,259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424,638.40x = 3,635,402.40 × 1,005,259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424,638.40x = 3,654,521,708,302.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,654,521,708,302.08/2,424,638.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507,244.01

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