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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425,610.60, 3,638,415.90 and 742,495.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425,610.60, 3,638,415.90 and 742,495.40 is: 1,113,743.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425,610.60 : 3,638,415.90 = 742,495.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425,610.60/3,638,415.90 = 742,495.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425,610.60x = 3,638,415.90 × 742,495.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425,610.60x = 2,701,507,069,036.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,701,507,069,036.86/2,425,610.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113,743.10

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