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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425,611.60, 3,638,417.40 and 742,496.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425,611.60, 3,638,417.40 and 742,496.40 is: 1,113,744.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425,611.60 : 3,638,417.40 = 742,496.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425,611.60/3,638,417.40 = 742,496.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425,611.60x = 3,638,417.40 × 742,496.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425,611.60x = 2,701,511,821,197.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,701,511,821,197.36/2,425,611.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113,744.60

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