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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429,217.60, 3,643,912.80 and 746,318.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429,217.60, 3,643,912.80 and 746,318.40 is: 1,119,504.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429,217.60 : 3,643,912.80 = 746,318.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429,217.60/3,643,912.80 = 746,318.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429,217.60x = 3,643,912.80 × 746,318.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429,217.60x = 2,719,519,170,635.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,719,519,170,635.52/2,429,217.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119,504.14

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