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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425,796.80, 3,638,695.20 and 720,001.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425,796.80, 3,638,695.20 and 720,001.60 is: 1,080,002.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425,796.80 : 3,638,695.20 = 720,001.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425,796.80/3,638,695.20 = 720,001.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425,796.80x = 3,638,695.20 × 720,001.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425,796.80x = 2,619,866,365,912.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,619,866,365,912.32/2,425,796.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080,002.40

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