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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427,849.80, 3,642,212.10 and 1,008,049.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427,849.80, 3,642,212.10 and 1,008,049.40 is: 1,512,255.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427,849.80 : 3,642,212.10 = 1,008,049.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427,849.80/3,642,212.10 = 1,008,049.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427,849.80x = 3,642,212.10 × 1,008,049.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427,849.80x = 3,671,529,722,077.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,671,529,722,077.74/2,427,849.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512,255.71

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