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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428,005.10, 3,642,007.65 and 830,037.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428,005.10, 3,642,007.65 and 830,037.10 is: 1,245,055.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428,005.10 : 3,642,007.65 = 830,037.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428,005.10/3,642,007.65 = 830,037.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428,005.10x = 3,642,007.65 × 830,037.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428,005.10x = 3,023,001,467,983.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,001,467,983.82/2,428,005.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245,055.65

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