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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426,362.48, 3,639,412.60 and 743,470.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426,362.48, 3,639,412.60 and 743,470.96 is: 1,115,166.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426,362.48 : 3,639,412.60 = 743,470.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426,362.48/3,639,412.60 = 743,470.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426,362.48x = 3,639,412.60 × 743,470.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426,362.48x = 2,705,797,579,558.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,705,797,579,558.10/2,426,362.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115,166.26

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