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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425,562.40, 3,638,516.40 and 742,663.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425,562.40, 3,638,516.40 and 742,663.20 is: 1,114,047.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425,562.40 : 3,638,516.40 = 742,663.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425,562.40/3,638,516.40 = 742,663.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425,562.40x = 3,638,516.40 × 742,663.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425,562.40x = 2,702,192,232,876.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,192,232,876.48/2,425,562.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114,047.71

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