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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426,675.60, 3,640,013.40 and 828,999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426,675.60, 3,640,013.40 and 828,999.20 is: 1,243,498.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426,675.60 : 3,640,013.40 = 828,999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426,675.60/3,640,013.40 = 828,999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426,675.60x = 3,640,013.40 × 828,999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426,675.60x = 3,017,568,196,589.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,017,568,196,589.28/2,426,675.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243,498.80

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