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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428,186.40, 3,642,279.60 and 830,801.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428,186.40, 3,642,279.60 and 830,801.60 is: 1,246,202.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428,186.40 : 3,642,279.60 = 830,801.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428,186.40/3,642,279.60 = 830,801.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428,186.40x = 3,642,279.60 × 830,801.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428,186.40x = 3,026,011,719,327.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,026,011,719,327.36/2,428,186.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246,202.40

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