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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426,470.38, 3,639,388.41 and 720,578.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426,470.38, 3,639,388.41 and 720,578.82 is: 1,080,774.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426,470.38 : 3,639,388.41 = 720,578.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426,470.38/3,639,388.41 = 720,578.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426,470.38x = 3,639,388.41 × 720,578.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426,470.38x = 2,622,466,205,999.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,622,466,205,999.48/2,426,470.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080,774.04

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