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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427,312.72, 3,639,771 and 744,010.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427,312.72, 3,639,771 and 744,010.32 is: 1,115,648.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427,312.72 : 3,639,771 = 744,010.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427,312.72/3,639,771 = 744,010.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427,312.72x = 3,639,771 × 744,010.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427,312.72x = 2,708,027,186,436.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,708,027,186,436.72/2,427,312.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115,648.25

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