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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429,242.88, 3,641,425.64 and 830,712.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429,242.88, 3,641,425.64 and 830,712.24 is: 1,245,234.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429,242.88 : 3,641,425.64 = 830,712.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429,242.88/3,641,425.64 = 830,712.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429,242.88x = 3,641,425.64 × 830,712.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429,242.88x = 3,024,976,850,197.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,024,976,850,197.83/2,429,242.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245,234.42

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