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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429,029.60, 3,643,544.40 and 746,216.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429,029.60, 3,643,544.40 and 746,216.80 is: 1,119,325.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429,029.60 : 3,643,544.40 = 746,216.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429,029.60/3,643,544.40 = 746,216.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429,029.60x = 3,643,544.40 × 746,216.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429,029.60x = 2,718,874,042,825.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,718,874,042,825.92/2,429,029.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119,325.20

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