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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428,537.60, 3,642,983.20 and 932,629.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428,537.60, 3,642,983.20 and 932,629.60 is: 1,399,012.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428,537.60 : 3,642,983.20 = 932,629.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428,537.60/3,642,983.20 = 932,629.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428,537.60x = 3,642,983.20 × 932,629.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428,537.60x = 3,397,553,964,622.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,397,553,964,622.72/2,428,537.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399,012.30

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