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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425,337.70, 3,638,524.95 and 742,611.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425,337.70, 3,638,524.95 and 742,611.30 is: 1,114,075.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425,337.70 : 3,638,524.95 = 742,611.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425,337.70/3,638,524.95 = 742,611.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425,337.70x = 3,638,524.95 × 742,611.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425,337.70x = 2,702,009,743,201.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,009,743,201.94/2,425,337.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114,075.68

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