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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428,001.60, 3,642,002.40 and 830,422.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428,001.60, 3,642,002.40 and 830,422.40 is: 1,245,633.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428,001.60 : 3,642,002.40 = 830,422.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428,001.60/3,642,002.40 = 830,422.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428,001.60x = 3,642,002.40 × 830,422.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428,001.60x = 3,024,400,373,813.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,024,400,373,813.76/2,428,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245,633.60

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