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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429,293.60, 3,643,940.40 and 831,714.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429,293.60, 3,643,940.40 and 831,714.40 is: 1,247,571.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429,293.60 : 3,643,940.40 = 831,714.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429,293.60/3,643,940.40 = 831,714.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429,293.60x = 3,643,940.40 × 831,714.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429,293.60x = 3,030,717,703,421.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,030,717,703,421.76/2,429,293.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247,571.60

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