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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425,516.56, 3,638,660.40 and 806,342.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425,516.56, 3,638,660.40 and 806,342.88 is: 1,209,642.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425,516.56 : 3,638,660.40 = 806,342.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425,516.56/3,638,660.40 = 806,342.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425,516.56x = 3,638,660.40 × 806,342.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425,516.56x = 2,934,007,906,277.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,934,007,906,277.95/2,425,516.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209,642.50

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