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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426,429.80, 3,639,299.10 and 829,066.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426,429.80, 3,639,299.10 and 829,066.60 is: 1,243,481.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426,429.80 : 3,639,299.10 = 829,066.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426,429.80/3,639,299.10 = 829,066.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426,429.80x = 3,639,299.10 × 829,066.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426,429.80x = 3,017,221,331,220.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,017,221,331,220.06/2,426,429.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243,481.81

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