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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426,297.88, 3,639,130.52 and 720,406.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426,297.88, 3,639,130.52 and 720,406.86 is: 1,080,516.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426,297.88 : 3,639,130.52 = 720,406.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426,297.88/3,639,130.52 = 720,406.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426,297.88x = 3,639,130.52 × 720,406.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426,297.88x = 2,621,654,591,043.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,654,591,043.37/2,426,297.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080,516.38

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